The Outbreak of Measles in Europe
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported some disturbing statistics about the current measles outbreak in Europe. The number of measles cases increased fourfold from 2016 to 2017 with one in four countries in Europe being affected. The fact that there were 35 deaths in Europe due to measles in 2017 confirms the importance of routine immunizations. While the media is replete with reports about this increase in measles cases in Europe, it is interesting that none of those reporting have stated the obvious reason.