35 measles deaths in Europe last year

[BWV]

http://www.dw.com/en/measles-cases-soaring-in-europe-who-warns/a-42645701

immunization rates have fallen to 85% for 2-year olds in Italy

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

To my horror I know a couple friends who have mentioned they may not immunize their babies. Fraud science is so damaging.

 

[fresh_42]

http://www.dw.com/en/measles-cases-soaring-in-europe-who-warns/a-42645701

immunization rates have fallen to 85% for 2-year olds in Italy

There are basically three categories of non-vaxxers: those who simply don't bother, those who think it isn't necessary anymore as measles became rare, and those who actively deny it. I think the last category is the minority in Europe; not so sure about intentions in the US. However, neglect doesn't make it any better. It is an unfortunate rule, that people stop to bother once things are out of sight. Some countries introduced obligatory vaccination (see image below), among them Italy in 2018 after the outbreak which your article quotes. Germany is debating it, but it's especially in Germany not trivial to introduce it, and touches several personal rights. Doctors usually offer vaccinations without demanding them.

Source: http://www.t-online.de/gesundheit/k...gen-laendern-die-impfpflicht-ausgeweitet.html