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2019-08-30 Europe

WHO warns over 'dramatic resurgence' of measles in Europe

[France24] The World Health Organization says there has been a "dramatic resurgence" of measles in Europe, in part fueled by vaccine refusals, with nearly 90,000 people sickened by the virus in the first half of 2019.

In a report issued Thursday, the U.N. health agency said the number of measles cases from January to June this year is double the number reported for the same period in 2018. Measles is among the world's most infectious diseases and is spread mostly by coughing, sneezing and close personal contact.

Although numerous European countries have introduced stronger vaccination policies, stubborn pockets of vaccine refusal have fueled epidemics across the continent. Last month, the German government proposed making measles immunization mandatory for children and employees at kindergartens and schools; there have been more than 400 cases of measles in Germany this year.

With more than 84,000 cases, Ukraine accounted for the vast majority of measles in Europe, followed by Kazakhstan and Georgia. In February, Ukraine's health ministry said eight people had died of measles.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-08-30 07:43|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

Cause meets effect ?

Posted by Besoeker 2019-08-30 07:55|| 2019-08-30 07:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Next, Leprosy of the genitals.

Posted by Flesing Wittlesbach3140 2019-08-30 07:59|| 2019-08-30 07:59|| Front Page Top

#3 ...that ran rampant in the ruling class well before the introduction of agents of new pathogens.

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#4 Isn't that Kennedy spawn, Bobby grandson who's now running now for Senate (?), a vaxxer?

Posted by Lex 2019-08-30 08:07|| 2019-08-30 08:07|| Front Page Top

#5 The dreaded verruca (warted) flute. The societal issue which, over time, self-resolves.

Posted by Besoeker 2019-08-30 08:08|| 2019-08-30 08:08|| Front Page Top

#6 Veruca Salt!

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