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What are the age categories according to WHO?

By 2030, one in six people worldwide will be aged 60 years or older, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Given this demographic shift, understanding what are the age categories according to WHO is crucial for developing effective public health strategies and ensuring healthy aging for all.

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Do I need measles vaccine if born in 1956? Immunity and risk explained

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals born before 1957 are generally considered immune to measles due to widespread exposure to the virus before the vaccine was introduced. This natural immunity means most people in this age group do not need a measles vaccine if born in 1956. However, specific circumstances, such as working in a high-risk setting like healthcare or planning international travel, may require re-evaluation of immunity.

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