International Journal of Surgery (London, England) · 6 authors, 7 centres
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This narrative review examines how COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to routine childhood vaccination have led to a re-emergence of measles, with a focus on recent outbreaks in Mumbai, India. The central argument is that the resulting immunization gaps pose a global threat and necessitate enhanced, massive vaccination drives.
This is a narrative review and commentary letter that discusses the global re-emergence of measles, attributing it to declines in routine childhood vaccination rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. It cites WHO and UNICEF data indicating over 23 million children missed routine vaccinations in 2021. The review notes measles's high contagiousness (R0 of 12–18), its potential for severe complications, and mentions global outbreaks in 2022. It concludes by advocating for urgent, intensified measles vaccination campaigns globally to prevent further outbreaks and achieve elimination goals.
