Lab Notes: Is measles back?
About this episode
The episode discusses the resurgence of measles and its impact despite the availability of vaccines.
In 2024, measles claimed an estimated 95,000 lives around the world – despite the fact that we have an effective, affordable vaccine. In Australia, at least 80 cases have been recorded this year. So is measles back?
Topics covered
- measles
- vaccination
- public health
- disease outbreak
- global health
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Australia
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