Look at the rise of measles in England and ask yourself: have we learned a single thing from Covid? | Frances Ryan
The article discusses the rise of measles cases in England and draws parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights that while a safe and effective vaccine, the MMR jab, has long existed for measles, about one in six children aged five and under have not had one or both doses. This has led to nurseries reintroducing COVID-19 infection control measures such as PPE and social distancing, mirroring the early response to the pandemic. The article suggests that people have become complacent about vaccines due to their effectiveness, and personal choice should not come at the cost of herd immunity. It emphasizes the need to learn from the COVID-19 experience and ensure that preventable diseases like measles do not continue to pose a threat.
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