Measles Death Highlights Urgency for Enhanced Vaccination Efforts, States Streeting
During a recent session with MPs, the Health Secretary emphasised the imperative to bolster vaccination initiatives to prevent measles-related fatalities, stating that ‘no child in this country should be dying of measles’. Mr. Streeting highlighted the importance of advancing vaccination efforts, leveraging technological enhancements such as digital health records for children, as outlined in the Federal government’s 10-year health strategy. The World Health Organisation underscores the necessity of achieving a 95% vaccination rate to establish herd immunity, crucial for preventing disease transmission. Reacting to recent events, Dr. Ben Kasstan-Dabush from the London School of Health & Tropical Medicine reiterated the severity of measles, warning of potentially fatal consequences like brain inflammation and death.