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Frank Beard, Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney

New measles cases in Queensland show ‘herd immunity’ is more important than ever

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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia free of measles in 2014.

Historically, high childhood measles vaccination coverage and thorough follow-up of suspected cases have helped prevent outbreaks.

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