PAHO/WHO urges vaccination against measles and rubella to protect the Americas during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
04/24/2014
Transmission has been interrupted in the Americas, but measles and rubella continue to circulate in other parts of the world. More than 600,000 people are expected to attend the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. With the theme “Vaccination: Your best shot!” Vaccination Week in the Americas highlights the importance of immunization.