World Vaccine Congress Opens Amid Measles Outbreak

World Immunisation Week highlights the critical importance of vaccines in preventing serious diseases and combating misinformation that can deter individuals from getting vaccinated. This comes as the World Vaccine Congress convenes in Washington, amid heightened vaccine hesitancy, a growing measles outbreak, and political challenges such as increased skepticism and reduced federal agency participation. Conference discussions are focusing on vaccine safety, hesitancy, and the need for effective communication, especially after recent deaths of unvaccinated children from measles in the U.S. Experts stress that scientific and biotech communities must actively counter anti-vaccine rhetoric to sustain public health gains. The ongoing emphasis is on the collective responsibility to maintain high vaccination rates to protect communities, particularly vulnerable groups like children and the elderly. Reliable sources such as health services and public health organizations are recommended for accurate vaccine information.