Masern Cases Surge: Unvaccinated Populations Hit Hard in NRW
Masern Outbreak Overview
In recent weeks, Germany has reported over 500 masern cases, with a significant concentration in NRW. This surge is largely attributed to low vaccination rates, particularly among children.
Understanding the Infection
Masers is a highly contagious disease that can lead to severe complications. Maserninfektionen typically spread through respiratory droplets, making high immunization coverage essential.
Impact on Children
- Children are most at risk due to lower vaccination rates.
- The vierfachimpfung is essential to protect against multiple diseases, including masern.
Government Response
Authorities are emphasizing the importance of impfung to prevent further masernausbrüchen. Educational campaigns are underway to inform families about the need for immunität against masern.
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