Reduction in Estimated Measles Deaths, 1985–2013 2015 Global Target: Measles mortality reduction of 95% vs. 2000 estimates 1985–2013: 87% decrease 2000–2013 75% decrease 15.6 million deaths prevented Following measles elimination efforts, there has been an 87% decrease in global measles deaths since 1985 and a 75% decrease in measles deaths since 2000. From 2000 to 2013, 15.6 million deaths from measles were prevented. Nonetheless, we are not on track to meet the global 2015 target of a 95% reduction. MMWR 2014;63:1034-8 MMWR 2014;63:1034-8