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Latin America Boosts Measles Vaccination Amid Outbreak Surge

10/17/2025

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Latin American governments are intensifying measles vaccination after a 34-fold rise in cases linked to North American outbreaks.
The Pan-American Health Organization reports 11,668 regional cases, with Mexico hardest hit.
Authorities use ring vaccination and target communities resistant to vaccines.
Bolivia has declared a health emergency and launched a vaccination drive, but coverage remains 45%.
Experts warn misinformation from the U.S. anti-vaxxer movement shapes vaccination attitudes in South America.

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Latin American governments are intensifying measles vaccination after a 34-fold rise in cases linked to North American outbreaks.
The Pan-American Health Organization reports 11,668 regional cases, with Mexico hardest hit.
Authorities use ring vaccination and target communities resistant to vaccines.
Bolivia has declared a health emergency and launched a vaccination drive, but coverage remains 45%.
Experts warn misinformation from the U.S. anti-vaxxer movement shapes vaccination attitudes in South America.