Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Global Vaccine Decline Fuels Measles Resurgence, Experts Warn

7/1/2025

26 6

Summary

Story summary

Vaccination rates are plummeting worldwide, sparking a dangerous comeback of preventable diseases like measles. In the Philippines, vaccine supply delays jeopardize children's health, causing a sharp rise in cases. Meanwhile, the UK faces its highest measles infections since 2012. Experts urgently caution that vaccine hesitancy poses a grave threat to public health and could have devastating consequences.

1 of 1

Story summary

Vaccination rates are plummeting worldwide, sparking a dangerous comeback of preventable diseases like measles. In the Philippines, vaccine supply delays jeopardize children's health, causing a sharp rise in cases. Meanwhile, the UK faces its highest measles infections since 2012. Experts urgently caution that vaccine hesitancy poses a grave threat to public health and could have devastating consequences.