Child Undernutrition Linked to Global Measles Outbreaks: Study Finds
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New research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating measles outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity. The findings are published in the journal Vaccine.
A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.
Researchers tracked the children's growth over time as an indicator of undernutrition and measured their antibody levels through blood tests. Children who were stunted around age three had an average of 24% lower measles antibody levels by age five compared to their typical-sized peers.
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