Epidemiological prevalence of measles in the Russian Federation, neighbouring and foreign states

Abstract

This article analyzes the statistical studies results of the epidemiological prevalence of measles infection in Russia, neighboring and foreign countries for the period from 2017 to 2023. A comparative characteristic of the measles incidence has been carried out in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and the USA. The effect of immunization results on morbidity is shown. The increasing risks of outbreaks of morbidity associated with migrations and import processes during the import of the causative agent of measles infection have been identified.

The reasons for the lack of vaccination against measles among the entire population are considered. Data on vaccination coverage among residents of the Russian Federation are provided. Social groups that are less resistant to outbreaks of the disease due to the lack of immunization have been identified. All risks and possible complications due to high morbidity among the entire population are reflected. The restrictive measures influence related to the unfavorable epidemiological situation of COVID-19 was noted. The relationship is presented between the introduced restrictive measures related to the new coronavirus infection and the reduction of measles outbreaks among different countries, as well as the general incidence. The prevention importance is shown among children and adults, as well as the importance of timely detection of new measles infection outbreaks.