Four European countries have lost their measles-free status as the region suffers a significant setback in eliminating the disease, according to the World Health Organization
With measles cases across Europe on course to double this year, the disease has made a comeback in Albania, Czech Republic, Greece and the United Kingdom, where it had previously been eradicated, a WHO report said. Recent outbreaks of the potentially fatal viral disease in various countries have been blamed on the growth of the anti-vaccination movement, which has spread via social media and discourages parents from immunizing their children against measles and other diseases.
"It is clear that we are still suffering from entirely debunked claims around MMR that were perpetuated in the nineties -- and are now resurgent on social media and other online platforms," said Marshall in a statement.Pinterest searches about vaccines will surface content from public health organizationsHowever some social media platforms are taking action.
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