Measles cases hit record high in Europe

[zebo-the-fat]

Measles cases hit record high in Europe

Cases of measles in Europe have hit a record high, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
More than 41,000 people have been infected in the first six months of 2018, leading to 37 deaths.
Last year there were 23,927 cases and the year before 5,273. Experts blame this surge in infections on a drop in the number of people being vaccinated.
In England, there have been 807 cases so far this year. The WHO is calling on European countries to take action.

Measles is highly infectious and spreads by droplets in coughs and sneezes.
The infection lasts seven to 10 days. But while most people recover completely, it can cause some serious complications, including:
   encephalitis (infection and swelling of the brain)
   meningitis
   febrile convulsions
   pneumonia
   liver infection (hepatitis)

The MMR vaccine can prevent infection but discredited research 20 years ago that erroneously linked MMR to autism has stopped some people from trusting the vaccine.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45246049



Well thanks all you stupid anti vaccination morons  

[Hammok Man]

I had an employee who did not vaccinate her child. She worked for us in a small physical therapy clinic that only treats children that my wife and I own. We were eventually able to talk some sense into her.

I would say that 2-3 times a year we end up with patients who are not vaccinated. A few of the parents are well educated, and seem to have rationalized this decision. The majority though (in my opinion) do not have the education or intelligence to really comprehend the impact that this heath decision can make for their child.

We are located in a medium sized coastal city in the US South East. This is a fairly conservative area, I wonder if this is more common in more progressive areas.

[LadyForCamus]

Well, because assholes.

[brewer]

If you're curious, this provides some additional interesting data:


https://ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-d...ugust-2018

[Sal]

Doesn't help that certain celebrities support anti-vaxxers delusions.

[The Valkyrie]

The best cure for this would be a group of dedicated people shooting anti-vaxxers.

[Angrboda]

Or a group of dedicated typhoid Marys seeking them out.

[brewer]

The best cure for this would be a group of dedicated people shooting anti-vaxxers.

LOL! My head saw roving bands of marauders armed with these.

[Fireball]

The best cure for this would be a group of dedicated people shooting anti-vaxxers.

LOL! My head saw roving bands of marauders armed with these.

Same thought popped into my head! Wouldn't it be great!? If only one could verify and track these idjits. Don't want them inoculated twice, or something.

[brewer]

LOL! My head saw roving bands of marauders armed with these.

Same thought popped into my head! Wouldn't it be great!? If only one could verify and track these idjits. Don't want them inoculated twice, or something.

Start by hitting all of the natruopath/homeopath offices. Vegan restaurants next. PITA member list???