Ask the Experts: Why Measles Rates Are on the Rise

Description

The International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), part of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is hosting an upcoming webinar focused on measles, a highly contagious and vaccine-preventable disease that has been on the rise, both in the U.S. and globally. Missed routine immunizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing mistrust in vaccines have contributed to a dangerous rise in cases. The upcoming webinar will provide an overview of the current state of measles in the U.S. and around the world.

A panel of distinguished experts will discuss the ongoing threat of measles, why vaccination is critical to prevent this extremely contagious disease, and the impact of vaccine hesitancy on declining immunization rates. Featured speakers include:

• William Moss (IVAC)
• Rupali Limaye (IVAC)
• Walter Orenstein (Emory Vaccine Center)

The event will conclude with a Q&A. Questions can be submitted in advance.