Australia ‘an island in a sea of measles’ Global uptick sees researchers warn about a potential resurgence of the infectious disease, which is up to six times more contagious than coronavirus.
Two more measles cases confirmed as national trend continues People unsure of their vaccination history have been urged to see their GP.
Surge in worldwide measles deaths More than 140,000 people died from measles in 2018, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization.
Anti-vaccination advocates double down as measles kills 50 Samoan children Non-medical alternatives continue to be pushed as a solution to the Samoan measles epidemic, which has now killed dozens more young children.
Vaccinations compulsory as Samoa’s measles epidemic continues to rage More than 2000 thousand cases – and dozens of deaths – have been confirmed.
Measles ‘out of control’ in Samoa with 14 reported deaths and a health system under strain A state of emergency has been declared in the island nation, with the epidemic believed to have claimed more than a dozen lives.
Experts issue vaccine reminder in light of recent measles outbreaks A recent surge in measles outbreaks has prompted reminders urging people planning to travel to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Measles outbreak crosses the Tasman Multiple cases of the highly infectious disease have been confirmed in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, with several linked to an outbreak in New Zealand.
One of the world’s most contagious viruses has returned to Australia Measles was eliminated in Australia five years ago, but new cases are streaming in from overseas.
Patients found to have measles despite being immunised Research has found 13 people in Victoria contracted measles in 2014–17 even though they had received at least one dose of vaccine.