Global Health Experts Warn Of Declining Vaccination Rates
Childhood vaccination coverage for two-year-olds in Australia has dropped below 90 percent for the first time in six years. This decline falls short of the government's established safety targets. In response, the Albanese government is launching a nationwide advertising campaign to encourage families to visit general practitioners. Health authorities warn that the country's immunity wall is weakening due to these falling rates. Over 100 doctors, scientists, and public figures have signed a manifesto initiated by the Institut Pasteur regarding declining global vaccination rates. The signatories express concern that political positions, particularly in the United States, are driving a retreat from vaccination. This trend is linked to a resurgence of infectious complications previously seen as controlled.
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“Health authorities warn Australia's wall of immunity is cracking as childhood vaccination rates fall to their lowest levels in years.”
“une centaine de médecins, de scientifiques et de personnalités diverses signent une tribune initiée par l'Institut Pasteur... le recul de la vaccination au niveau mondial, et lié à des positions politiques, notamment outre-Atlantique”
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