Measles outbreaks in Europe pose a risk for international travelers. Unvaccinated individuals can start outbreaks in the US, and travelers may bring home the disease. With cases surging in Europe, it’s crucial to ensure vaccination before travel. Even non-travelers should consider vaccination due to the rising measles threat.
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Some wonder why the unvaccinated are still alive and why celebrities scare people from vaccination. Unvaccinated people survive because COVID doesn’t always result in death. It’s unnecessary risk when safe vaccines are available. Some anti-vaxxers claim to be proven right but their misinformation has caused deaths. Data shows unvaccinated individuals are at higher risk of dying from COVID-19.
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Diphtheria, a preventable disease, is resurging globally despite the availability of a vaccine for over a century. Recent outbreaks in Nigeria, Guinea, Niger, and other regions have caused fatalities, predominantly among unvaccinated children. This resurgence highlights the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of potentially lethal diseases.
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Summary:
Rising measles cases can be attributed to low immunization rates and vaccine hesitancy. In 2019, 19.8 million infants missed the first dose of the measles vaccine. Countries with low vaccination coverage, such as Nigeria, DRC, and India, experienced major outbreaks. Addressing vaccine confidence and ensuring universal vaccination is crucial to prevent further outbreaks and deaths.
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