UK Grapples with Measles Outbreak Amidst Vaccine Misinformation

The UK is experiencing a growing measles outbreak, with readers expressing alarm and attributing falling MMR vaccination rates to social media misinformation and distrust of experts.

20 Feb, 16:07 — 20 Feb, 16:07

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The Independent3h ago

Voices: ‘Misinformation is rife’: Readers on why parents are skipping the measles vaccine

Our community is alarmed by the UK’s growing measles outbreak, citing social media misinformation and widespread distrust of experts for falling MMR vaccination rates

By Independent and Lauren MacDougall

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UK Grapples with Measles Outbreak Amidst Vaccine Misinformation

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Voices: ‘Misinformation is rife’: Readers on why parents are skipping the measles vaccine

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