Measles Outbreak: Causes and Vaccination Strategies to Overcome
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Vaccines and Public Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 471
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vaccination coverage; vaccine hesitancy; outbreaks of measles; MMR; HBV; public health; healthcare workers
Interests: vaccine; social determinants; infectious diseases; tropical medicine; social inequalities in health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Despite the global progress made in the prevention and control of measles, it remains a significant public health concern. Recent outbreaks have served to illustrate the vulnerability of the concept of herd immunity and have emphasized the necessity of acquiring a deeper understanding of the factors responsible for these resurgences. Factors such as vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, gaps in vaccine coverage, and changing population demographics have contributed to the re-emergence of measles in various regions, placing significant challenges on healthcare systems and public health policies. This Special Issue aims to facilitate the advancement of scientific discourse on measles outbreaks and explore innovative strategies for vaccination and outbreak management.
This issue will enhance our comprehension of the complex factors that have contributed to measles resurgence, looking to devise efficacious vaccination strategies able to reinforce community immunity and mitigate future risks. In alignment with the journal's focus on public health, epidemiology, and disease prevention, this Special Issue is hoping to attract original research articles and reviews that offer both global and region-specific perspectives, alongside evidence-based research and findings relevant to policy. The objective is to create a comprehensive collection of best practices in this field, supporting the development of resilient public health systems.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, those listed in the keywords.
Dr. Cristiana Ferrari
Dr. Nicolas Vignier
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- measles outbreak
- vaccine hesitancy
- immunization strategies
- public health policy
- herd immunity
- disease prevention
- vaccination coverage
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