Measles - Fact Sheet

Key facts There is a safe and cost-effective vaccine available, but in 2017, there were 110 000 measles deaths globally, mostly among children under the age of five. During 2000-2017, measles vaccination prevented an estimated 21.1 million deaths making measles vaccine one of the best buys in public health. This fact sheet outlines signs and symptoms, who is at risk, transmission, treatment, prevention and WHO response including The Measles & Rubella Initiative