Measles outbreak in Europe could be brought to US

[GK4Herd]

So far this year there’s been 41,000 cases and 40 deaths in Europe.

From the article...



“The reason, experts say, is that in Europe, many parents have opted to skip vaccinating their children. “It’s the main factor leading to the outbreaks,” said Anca Paduraru of the European Commission in Brussels. “It’s unacceptable to have in the 21st century diseases that should have been and could have been eradicated.”

At least 95 percent of the population must have received at least two doses of measles vaccine to prevent outbreaks, WHO said. Some parts of Europe are below 70 percent.”




https://www.nbcnews.com/health/kids...g-europe-could-be-brought-u-s-doctors-n922146

 

[GK4Herd]

And on a side note, Russia is using troll accounts and bots on social media to heighten the legitimacy of the anti-vax movement.






https://www.usnews.com/news/healthi...accine-debate-to-sow-division-researchers-say

https://www.theguardian.com/society...olls-spread-vaccine-misinformation-on-twitter

 

[big_country90]

Not downplaying this at all, but if we can handle Ebola I think we can handle this.

 

[GK4Herd]

Not downplaying this at all, but if we can handle Ebola I think we can handle this.

Yeah...I’m pretty sure we have a vaccine for it anyway.

 

[murox]

I wonder if millions of migrants from shithole countries where vaccination participation is much lower could be contributing to the recent outbreak?

 

[raleighherdfan]

I was thinking Europe, with its far more "ethical" healthcare system, should be able to handle this in no time.