Cases of measles in Europe have had an increase of ten times in the past year.
In March 2025, 1,097 cases were reported, 809 of which were confirmed as measles infections, according to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Romania recorded the greatest number of measles in the EU, with 397 people with the disease.
This was followed by France with 161 confirmed cases reported, the Netherlands (95) and Italy (60).
On the other hand, at least nine EU countries have not reported a single case of measles.
France was the only country to report a death due to measles in March 2025.
In 2024, the European Union and the European Economic Area diagnosed more than 35,000 people with measles and 23 people died of the disease.
More than a quarter of people diagnosed with measles in 2024 were over 14 years old.
Measles is one of the most infectious diseases in the world and is propagated by an airborne virus.
As a rule, he infects the respiratory system and causes symptoms, including fever, cough, flowing nose and rash.
In serious cases, measles can cause pneumonia, encephalitis, dehydration and blindness.
March 2024 recorded the peak with nearly 3,967 cases between 2020 and 2025.
To prevent the epidemics of measles and protect vulnerable populations, at least 95% of the population eligible for vaccination should receive two doses of measles, mumps and the rubbing vaccine (MMR).
Only Hungary, Malta, Slovakia and Portugal recorded the necessary coverage of the two doses.
The rest of the vaccination levels in Europe still do not retain this objective.
ADVERTISEMENT“Each dose of vaccine counts and the calendar of questions for optimal protection,” explains Pamela Rendi-Wagner, director of the ECDC.
Editor Mert can yilmaz
