Recent Advances in Strategies Against Measles Spread: Clinical and Epidemiological Aspects, Impact, Vaccine Innovations, and Sustainable Recommendations.

Abdelilah Merabti, Youssef Miyah, Mohammed Benjelloun, Chadia Zahouani, Wafaa Al Hassani, Rajae Lamsyah, Samia Essadki, Laila Ihrai, Saadia El Filali, Anis Sfendla, Mustapha Yaagoubi, Chakib Nejjari

Journal: TheScientificWorldJournal 2026;2026(1):e9008185

PMID: 42037031

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Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Measles is a highly contagious disease, transmitted by respiratory droplets, whose spread is favored by disparities in vaccination coverage. This manuscript analyzes recent measles control strategies, analyzing their evolution, environmental repercussions, immune mechanisms, innovations in immunization, and sustainable solutions.

STUDY DESIGN

Measles harms public health, and the socioeconomic landscape and advances in smart technologies offer innovative solutions for combating the disease.

METHODS

Obstacles to the fight against measles include low vaccination coverage, community resistance, and logistical problems related to vaccine distribution.

RESULTS

The immune response to measles involves B and T cells, which are crucial in eliminating the virus and forming an immune memory. Improvements in measles vaccines include the development of genetically modified vaccines and advanced delivery technologies.

CONCLUSIONS

To eliminate measles, the manuscript recommends exploring data-driven and digital surveillance tools as complementary support to traditional epidemiological systems.

Address: Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Fez, Morocco.; Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Fez, Morocco.; Laboratory of Materials, Processes, Catalysis, Agri-Food, and Environment, Higher School of Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, usmba.ac.ma.; Laboratory of Materials, Processes, Catalysis, Agri-Food, and Environment, Higher School of Technology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, usmba.ac.ma.; Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Fez, Morocco.; Laboratory of Natural Resources and Economics of Sustainable Development, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Larache, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco, uae.ma.; Euromed Research Center, Euromed University of Fez, Fez, Morocco.; Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques, Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Oujda, Morocco.; Maternal Child and Mental Health Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Oujda, Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco.; Laboratory of Applied Human Sciences, Higher Normal School (ENS), Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, usmba.ac.ma.; Euromed Research Center, Euromed University of Fez, Fez, Morocco.; Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco, usmba.ac.ma.

DOI: 10.1155/tswj/9008185

MeSH Terms: Measles, Humans, Measles Vaccine, Vaccination