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Editorial
. 2019 Nov 6;220(12):1870-1872.
doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiz011.

Eradicating Measles: A Call for an Exceptional Coordinated Global Effort

David N Durrheim  1 , Jon K Andrus  2 , Günter Pfaff  3 , Shahina Tabassum  4 , Hyam Bashour  5 , David Githanga  6
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Editorial

Eradicating Measles: A Call for an Exceptional Coordinated Global Effort

David N Durrheim et al. J Infect Dis. .

Abstract

There are compelling epidemiological, economic, and ethical arguments for setting a global measles eradication goal. The 6 chairpersons of Regional Verification Commissions for Measles and Rubella elimination advocate that the time for courageously accelerating efforts to ensure a world where no child dies of measles, is NOW!

Keywords: elimination; epidemiology; eradication; measles; rubella.

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