113 countries have higher measles immunization rates than the U.S.

The MMR vaccine is almost 100 percent effective in preventing the disease.
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When it comes to measles, babies in impoverished countries such as Libya and Zimbabwe are being vaccinated more effectively.

According to the World Health Organization, 113 countries have higher measles immunization rates for one-year-olds than the U.S. Measles immunization coverage for American one-year-olds is at 91 percent.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.