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‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles
(www.theguardian.com)
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"saved 87%" my brother in christ you have not even mentioned the main story here, only the context for why the story is so bleak... Without it it looks uplifting...
I agree: Sorry bot.
Here is a summary from Kagi Summariser for anyone wanting one:
Britain lost its measles-free status in 2019 due to declining vaccination rates.
This has led to a measles outbreak, with hundreds of cases reported in recent weeks.
Experts believe low vaccination is partly due to the pandemic disrupting immunization programs.
Additionally, the false autism claims from the 1990s have left a legacy of unvaccinated people who can now spread measles.
In response, health officials are urgently trying to boost vaccination rates to control the outbreak through expanded clinics and outreach, but acknowledge it will take time and effort to address this growing public health threat.
The article also highlights that while misinformation continues to have some impact by influencing past vaccine decisions, experts believe the main current drivers of low vaccination are issues with access to immunization services and families struggling to utilize vaccination programs, rather than active spread of anti-vaccine sentiment. Addressing systemic barriers to vaccination will be important to resolve the crisis.