Measles Elimination

Measles elimination means reducing the presence of endemic measles transmission within a specific area to zero, achieved through widespread and effective vaccination, high community immunity, and strong public health efforts. While it doesn't mean the disease is completely gone everywhere, it indicates that ongoing outbreaks are no longer occurring locally. Maintaining high vaccination coverage is essential to prevent re-establishment of measles, especially since the virus can be imported from other regions. In summary, measles elimination is about preventing sustained outbreaks through vaccination and public health strategies, keeping communities safe from this highly contagious disease.