UNICEF and WHO warn of 'perfect storm' of conditions for measles outbreaks, affecting children - New Zealand Doctor Online

<p>Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79 per cent in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as WHO and UNICEF warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses</p>

An increase in measles cases in January and February 2022 is a worrying sign of a heightened risk for the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases and could trigger larger outbreaks, particularly of me… [+5674 chars]

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