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Is misinformation fuelling our measles outbreaks?

Is misinformation fuelling our measles outbreaks?

In Australia, we've already seen more cases of measles this year than we saw during the whole of 2024. It's believed misinformation is to blame, leading to vaccine hesitancy and exposing the community to a highly infectious virus. Also, we take a look at draft guidelines for prostate cancer. Why a 'minor' stroke isn't very minor. And new evidence looking into the metabolic effects of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Health Report · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

April 18, 202543m 55s

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Show Notes

In Australia, we've already seen more cases of measles this year than we saw during the whole of 2024. 

It's believed misinformation is to blame, leading to vaccine hesitancy and exposing the community to a highly infectious virus. 

Also, we take a look at draft guidelines for prostate cancer. Why a 'minor' stroke isn't very minor. And new evidence looking into the metabolic effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

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