Alarming increase in measles cases worldwide
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There is a significant increase in measles cases among children under the age of five globally. According to recent data, a 40% rise was recorded in 2023 compared to 2019, causing intense concern within the global medical community.
The primary cause for this negative development appears to be the decline in vaccination rates. Approximately 23.7 million infants did not receive the first dose of the measles vaccine, leaving them unprotected against a disease that can cause serious health complications.
Experts point out that measles is a highly contagious virus and prevention through vaccination remains the only effective means of protection. The reduction in vaccination coverage puts public health at risk, as the disease can spread rapidly in communities where the percentage of vaccinated children is low.
Health authorities are calling on parents to check their children's health records and proceed with vaccination immediately if it has not been carried out. Timely information and compliance with the national vaccination program are essential to avoid a further outbreak of the disease and to ensure the health of children.
Sources: ΤΑ ΝΕΑ
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