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Global Measles Outbreaks: 46 Child Deaths and Rising Cases

4/3/2026

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Global measles outbreaks have caused at least 46 child deaths and 684 confirmed cases since late January.
Kamruzzaman Chowdhury, Health Services Division Secretary, confirmed 15 deaths linked to measles.
Bangladesh has adjusted its vaccination schedule to prioritize infants under 9 months.
In the United States, 1,575 measles cases were reported as of March 26, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes declining vaccination rates increasing outbreak risk.

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Global measles outbreaks have caused at least 46 child deaths and 684 confirmed cases since late January.
Kamruzzaman Chowdhury, Health Services Division Secretary, confirmed 15 deaths linked to measles.
Bangladesh has adjusted its vaccination schedule to prioritize infants under 9 months.
In the United States, 1,575 measles cases were reported as of March 26, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes declining vaccination rates increasing outbreak risk.