The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for intense efforts to deal with the spread of measles, warning that the highly infectious virus pose a global danger.
According to AFP, the disease is currently spreading to 58 countries including the United States, where two children have died.Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Kate O’Brien, who is the director of vaccination, emphasized the seriousness of the situation and the power of prevention. He said, “Don’t forget – measles is one of the most infectious viral diseases. If it is spreading anywhere, it is a danger everywhere,” she said.
The Geneva-based organization underlined that measles vaccine is both safe and highly effective. O’Brien, US President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Avoiding Kennedy Junior’s direct criticism, which has been a vocal vaccine doubt and recently faced backlash to not enough to include deadly outbreaks, especially in Texas, where hundreds of cases have been reported. Kennedy has recently accepted the effectiveness of measles vaccine.
O’Brien said, “The U.S. is working to control and prevent the spread of the disease.” “But as long as the transmission continues – in any country – it means more should be done. We know that we have done a lot when the spread is completely.”
Decline in vaccination rate for being guilty
O’Brien pointed to the collapse of vaccination as an important factor behind measles resurrection, partially declining fuel by Kovid -19 epidemic.
U.S. In the health officials, they are urging parents to vaccinate their children. According to the Disease Control and Prevention Center (CDC), measles vaccine is 97% effective.
