Global study prompts warning over Queensland’s falling vaccination rates
A global study by the University of Queensland reveals a significant rise in measles cases following COVID-19, attributed to disruptions in vaccination programs. While Australia maintains high coverage, experts warn that global declines threaten decades of public health progress.
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The resurgence of preventable diseases like measles highlights the long-term impact of pandemic-related health system disruptions.
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Share A A A Measles cases rose globally by 40 per cent in the years after the COVID pandemic, with under-resourced health systems and disruptions to vaccine scheduling contributing to ongoing outbreaks of the disease.
The study by University of Queensland researchers, published on Wednesday, examined cases, deaths and vaccine gaps in children under five across more than 200 countries and territories, and prompted a warning from a local expert about a concerning drop in vaccination rates here.
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