Overview
- France recorded 483 measles cases in 2024, a fourfold increase from 2023, though still below pre-pandemic averages of over 2,000 cases annually.
- Imported cases rose significantly to 84 in 2024 from 31 in 2023, reflecting renewed global circulation and heightened domestic risks.
- Nearly one-third of cases required hospitalization, with pneumonia reported as a complication in 66 individuals, primarily among young children and adults over 30.
- Vaccination gaps persist, with 64% of vaccine-eligible cases unvaccinated, and pockets of susceptibility noted among adolescents, young adults, and travelers.
- Santé publique France emphasizes the need for strengthened immunization efforts to address ongoing transmission risks and prevent more severe outbreaks.