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(This story by Goran Rizaov originally appeared on Global Voices on February 19, 2019.)
A measles epidemic in Macedonia has killed three infants since December 2018, raising fears among the population that years-long anti-vaccine propaganda pushed by right-wing populists is to blame.
Macedonia's measles vaccination rate fell sharply in the past five years and is now among the lowest in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has declared "vaccine hesitancy" a global threat in 2019.
Between three and 10 people are diagnosed daily with measles in Macedonia, and over 259 people have been diagnosed thus far, according to the Institute for Public Health, the primary public health authority in the country.
The Institute noted that more than half of the total number of cases are of children below the age of four, and every fifth victim is above the age of 30. Around 70 percent of those infected were either not vaccinated, not re-vaccinated, or had an unknown vaccine status.
“The disease can only be prevented with a vaccine. We once again urge all parents to most responsibly understand the recommendations for the MMR vaccine which protects against this severe illness. Vaccines are tested, and the quality is guaranteed,” the Ministry of Health said in a public statement on January 11.
Rizaov, Goran. 2019. "Three babies die from measles in Macedonia outbreak. Is anti-vax propaganda responsible?". Global Voices. Accessed on June 27, 2019. https://globalvoices.org/2019/02/19/three-babies-have-died-from-measles-in-macedonia-is-anti-vax-propaganda-to-blame/
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Parents should be responsible for the measles outbreak issues.
Vaccine hesitancy has been considered as one of many global threats in 2018.
Children below the age four dominated the total number of people infected by measles in Macedonia.
Measles in Macedonia has caused thousands of people died, especially children under the age of four.
All the infected people are known to have never been vaccinated, not re-vaccinated or had an unknown vaccine statutes.
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