Millions of children left susceptible to measles as vaccination rates drop, new report finds
CBSMAY 2023
During the pandemic, the world — in a concerted effort to fight COVID — came to a screeching halt, and we're still experiencing the aftershocks of it today. With measles now posing a concerning threat to a large part of the world, it's time to re-apply that same effort and get vaccination rates back on track.
While the details of this report are concerning, the media has an obligation to present the facts honestly and accurately without spreading alarmism and without polarizing large portions of the population — as was done during the COVID pandemic. The reality is that outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases aren't a new concern, and talks of catastrophe are only counterproductive.