Risk factors and control measures in measles outbreaks in countries of the Region of the Americas, 2017-2023
Objective
To document and compare risk factors and control measures for the largest measles outbreaks in the post-elimination era in the Region of the Americas.
Methods
Description of risk factors such as vaccination coverage, notification rate of suspected cases, measles incidence, and a summary of control measures for major measles outbreaks in six countries from 2017 to 2023. The analysis also includes a review of outbreak characteristics (time, place, and person).