Measles cases in Europe are highest in a decade

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that Europe had registered a record number of measles cases last year, partly because of the growing number of homes where parents refuse to vaccinate their children.

"At the same time, a record number of children are getting vaccinated, which gives hope that the high rate of infections will not last," said WHO.

"Progress has been uneven across countries and within a single country, leaving more and more vulnerable vulnerable people unprotected, resulting in a record number of people infected with the virus in 2018," he said. said the group in a statement.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause hearing loss and brain disorders in children and can lead to death in severe cases.