What is measles
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. It can cause severe disease, complications, and even death WHO, (2024).
World Health Organization. (2020). Measles and rubella strategic framework: 2021-2030. In Measles and rubella strategic framework: 2021-2030.
https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/339801.
World Health Organization/Igor Sergienko (202?). Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network.
https://www.who.int/europe/initiatives/measles-and-rubella-laboratory-network
AI overview
MCV switch
"MCV switch" likely refers to a change in the vial size or brand of Measles Cough Vaccine Measles-Cough-Vaccine (MCV): This likely refers to a vaccine containing measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) antigens, which are often combined in a single vaccine ...used in routine immunization programs, potentially to improve efficiency or reduce wastage.
More and more countries are making the decision to switch from 10-dose to 5-dose Measels Containing Vaccine (MCV) vials as an opportunity to reduce missed opportunities for vaccination in routine immunization
See: https://www.technet-21.org/en/resources/tool/mcv-5-dose-vial-switch-assessment-tool
(Measles and Rubella Partnership, 2024).
