PAHO Advises Enhanced Measles Measures Before 2026 World Cup

The Pan American Health Organization is calling on health authorities across the Americas to reinforce measles surveillance and vaccination efforts. This guidance is prompted by current outbreaks in the region and anticipated increased international travel for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which could facilitate disease transmission. PAHO specifically recommends that travelers aged six months and older receive a measles-rubella vaccine if they lack proof of immunity.