Measles was eliminated from Australia. Experts warn US and Asia outbreaks may bring back this ‘heat-seeking missile’

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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/24/measles-outbreaks-usa-asia-australia-vaccination-rates-fears

There were 18 cases in NSW in 2024 – up from six in 2023 – while in Victoria there have already been 13 cases so far this year, compared with 16 in 2024

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rtxn@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Australia already has a pretty good system of screening animals that aren’t immunized to rabies from entering. The same should be implemented for people. No proof of vaccination – back where you came from.

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CameronDev@programming.dev ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
We already have measles outbreaks in Australia. There was one 2 weeks ago in Victoria.

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