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European countries including UK lose measles elimination status
By Reuters
January 26, 20261:45 PM ESTUpdated 2 hours ago
Summary
WHO says change reflects broader challenge across Europe
UN agency cites resurgence in cases in 2024
WHO says vaccination is key, as uptake falls
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain and several other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after a jump in infections across the continent.
Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates, particularly among under-protected populations, to prevent the viral disease infecting more children...
European countries including UK lose measles elimination status
By Reuters
January 26, 20261:45 PM ESTUpdated 2 hours ago
Summary
WHO says change reflects broader challenge across Europe
UN agency cites resurgence in cases in 2024
WHO says vaccination is key, as uptake falls
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain and several other European countries have lost their measles elimination status, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after a jump in infections across the continent.
Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates, particularly among under-protected populations, to prevent the viral disease infecting more children...