As of week 09, 2026, health authorities have investigated 16’643 suspected cases of measles nationwide. Of these, 6’104 cases have been confirmed, including seven fatalities.
The number of confirmed cases in just the first nine weeks of 2026 already represents nearly as many cases as the entire year of 2025, which had 6’452 reported cases.
In 2025 and up to 07 March 2026, a total of 324 measles related deaths have been reported.
Measles spread quickly and can be dangerous - protection is simple: get vaccinated!
Swiss recommendations: All persons born after 1963 who have no documented protection against the infection (antibodies or 2 documented vaccinations) should be vaccinated twice with MMR vaccine at one month interval. In the event of an epidemic in the region or contact with a measles case, vaccination is recommended from the age of 6 months.