Two recent studies illustrate how measles outbreaks can expose vulnerabilities in health systems and schools. A detailed study of a measles outbreak in Birmingham, UK, revealed the intense pressure placed on Birmingham Children’s Hospital. From Europe to Africa and North America, measles outbreaks are rising as vaccination coverage slips. Together, these studies illustrate how measles outbreaks can expose vulnerabilities in health systems, schools and public services, providing lessons for communities where vaccination coverage is falling. How can measles outbreaks affect education?

Source: Los Angeles Times February 27, 2026 13:43 UTC