In Europe, there were more than 21,000 cases of measles and 35 deaths last year, a fourfold increase in cases compared to the previous year. (Source: Thinkstock images) In Europe, there were more than 21,000 cases of measles and 35 deaths last year, a fourfold increase in cases compared to the previous year. (Source: Thinkstock images)While parts of the world have all but banished measles, Europe is still getting hit with large outbreaks where some people don’t get vaccinated. In Europe, there were more than 21,000 cases of measles and 35 deaths last year, a fourfold increase in cases compared to the previous year. A look at some of the hurdles slowing efforts to stop the spread of this preventable disease:WHY DOES MEASLES SPREAD SO FAST?

Source: Indian Express March 02, 2018 18:00 UTC