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Scientists Warn Of Measles Outbreaks In Wake Of Covid-19 Pandemic

A major measles outbreak might occur during 2021 as an unexpected consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, say scientists in an academic article published in Lancet journal.

According to the researchers, including Australian paediatrician Kim Mulholland, Chair of the World Health Organization's SAGE Working Group on measles and rubella vaccines, many children across the world have missed out on measles vaccination this year, making future measles outbreaks inevitable.