"We want to protect as many children as possible from measles infection," said Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) on Wednesday. Photo: DPAGrowing numbersThe compulsory vaccination is being introduced in Germany in response to a worldwide increase in measles disease. Last year, 350,000 cases of measles were reported worldwide, more than double the number for 2017. A heated topicIn Germany and abroad, the topic of vaccination has become increasingly controversial in recent years. In response, the German government drafted the law making measles vaccination compulsory for all children.

Source: The Local July 17, 2019 11:15 UTC