‘World’s most infectious disease’ rockets 200% across Europe and under 5s most at risk, WHO warns

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CASES of one of the world’s most infectious diseases rocketed by more than 200 per cent across Europe in just a year, a chilling report warns.

It comes amid a global surge of the illness, to which children under the age of five are most vulnerable, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

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Europe saw a 200% increase in measles cases between 2022 and 2023Credit: Getty

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The illness begins with cold-like symptoms before progressing to the telltale rash

Measles is highly contagious, as it…

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