/newsroom/taxonomy/term/1955/all en /newsroom/channels/news/child-undernutrition-may-be-contributing-global-measles-outbreaks-researchers-find-362588 <p>Amid a global surge in measles cases, new research suggests that undernutrition may be exacerbating outbreaks in areas suffering from food insecurity.</p> <p>A study involving over 600 fully vaccinated children in South Africa found those who were undernourished had substantially lower levels of antibodies against measles.</p> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:48:08 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314959 at /newsroom /newsroom/jonathan-chevrier Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:35:06 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 24125 at /newsroom