Measles and Zika: Emerging Health Threats

This chapter emphasizes the resurgence of measles in the Americas due to declining vaccination rates, highlighting its highly contagious nature and the need for a 95% vaccination coverage for effective prevention. It also discusses the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil, exploring the unexpected rise in birth defects like microcephaly and the urgent public health challenges that emerged from the epidemic. The chapter concludes with insights into ongoing research and collaborations aimed at improving prevention strategies and understanding the dual threat posed by these viral infections.