How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected measles vaccination rates?

(Nationwide Children's Hospital) In a recent study published inPediatrics, researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital evaluated changes in measles vaccination rates from before the pandemic to this summer, when return for clinical care was encouraged. Finding a steep and lasting decline, the researchers are making efforts to improve timely vaccination and provide safe catch-up opportunities to children in their pediatric primary care network.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news