Kerala measles outbreak hits vaccinated children and infants, experts rethink
India
Kerala is dealing with a big measles outbreak, especially in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Palakkad.
What's worrying is that even some vaccinated kids and babies too young for the shot are getting sick.
This has experts rethinking how the disease spreads and whether current strategies are enough.
Kerala: 824 confirmed, 1,681 probable
As of November 6, there have been 824 confirmed and 1,681 probable cases, with five deaths reported.
Despite decades of routine vaccination, research from the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology found some kids don't have enough protection, even after two doses.
Experts now say Kerala needs deeper investigations into its vaccination approach to close these immunity gaps and prevent future outbreaks.