Europe Saw 4-Fold Increase In Measles Cases In 2017
In 2017, the disease affected 21,315 people, compared to 5,273 in 2016. Last year, 35 people died in Europe because of measles. The World Health Organizations says unvaccinated people are a factor.
Measles is highly contagious, but easily preventable with a vaccine.
However, the numbers of measles cases sharply jumped up in Europe in 2017, according to new data released by the World Health Organization.
In 2017, the disease affected 21,315 people, compared to 5,273 in 2016. Last year, 35 people died in Europe because of measles.
