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Nearly 4⃣0⃣ million children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021.

🚨 According to the latest data from WHO & @CDCgov, global progress toward #measles elimination is threatened by major setbacks that started in 2020 during the #COVID19 pandemic.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Xxx7gL Measles is preventable through two doeses of a safe and effe
In 2021, 2️⃣2️⃣ countries around the globe experienced large and disruptive outbreaks.

This led to over 9 million estimated #measles cases, and 128 000 deaths.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Xxx7gL Illustration of parents holding their babies in their arms.
#Measles is highly contagious and can infect 9 out of 10 unprotected contacts of each case.

A single case can lead to 12 to 18 infections. The global decrease in vaccination rates led to large-scale outbreaks, risking millions of lives.

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3Xxx7gL Illustration of the world.
2⃣ doses of the #measles vaccine are needed to prevent measles infections and outbreaks. To protect communities from measles, the two-dose dose coverage of vaccines must be at least 95%.

Global vaccination rates are well below these levels πŸ“‰

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It’s not all bad: last year the #measles vaccines saved the lives of over 2⃣ million children πŸ§’πŸ»πŸ‘§πŸΎ

Measles elimination remains feasible if we focus on:
πŸ”Ž Strengthening surveillance
πŸ’‰ High vaccination coverage
🚨 Timely outbreak response

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We urgently need to accelerate #measles vaccination efforts to achieve measles elimination.

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WHO's new Global #OralHealth Status Report explains untreated oral diseases can be severe and debilitating.

It can cause pain, social isolation, financial burden and even death. Learn more πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3V6PyGT
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#AntimicrobialResistance
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Don't just sit there and watch the @FIFAWorldCup - #BringTheMoves πŸ•ΊπŸΏπŸ’ƒπŸ»!

Join @FIFA, @MOPHQatar and WHO to challenge players at the #WorldCup2022 to celebrate goals with moves and encourage kids to #BeActive!

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In the run-up to and during the @FIFAWorldCup, children worldwide are challenging players of participating teams to celebrate goals ⚽️ with fresh new moves simply by posting a video on their social media pages using the hashtag #BringTheMoves.

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