Enormous increase

Why measles is so widespread here again

Cases of measles have risen sharply throughout Austria in the past year. Upper Austria in particular stands out negatively, as it is currently the measles center of the country. One reason for the increase is the lack of vaccination in recent years, which puts young children in particular at risk.

They were almost eradicated in recent years, but now measles is making an unpopular comeback. The number of cases has been rising since November, particularly in Upper Austria. A total of 117 cases of measles were documented in Upper Austria last year, putting it on a par with Lower Austria at the top of the list.