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Measles Immunity Gap: 1.7 Million Australians at Risk, Study Finds
Key Takeaways
- 1.7 million Australians (6.7%) were susceptible to measles in 2019.
- Overall immunity was 93.3%, below the 95% herd immunity threshold.
- Vaccination rates have declined since the pandemic, widening immunity gaps.
- Measles cases in Australia rose sharply from single digits in 2022 to 181 in 2025.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com