Measles

Europe losing health battle with measles

Europe is “losing ground” in the battle against measles, the World Health Organisation claims in a report.

First reported death from measles in France in 2019

Santé publique says one person has died and 100 people have been hospitalised with measles so far this year

Unvaccinated French boy 'takes measles to Costa Rica'

Central American country had been free of the disease for five years

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Ile-de-France: Measles outbreak due to lack of jabs

A serious measles outbreak is spreading across the Ile-de-France region, which doctors say is due to a lack of vaccination coverage among the general population.

Fatal Europe measles spread prompts vaccination calls

The World Health Organisation has reiterated the importance of vaccination against measles, as cases of the disease reach record-breaking levels in Europe, including three deaths this year in France.