Samoa To Shut Down Government To Help With Measles Outbreak

Samoa is facing a severe measles outbreak, prompting the government to close public services to aid vaccination efforts. Over 3,700 cases have been reported, with most fatalities being children under five. A state of emergency was declared, leading to school closures and mandatory vaccinations. Despite efforts, misinformation and past vaccine mishaps have hindered progress. The WHO advises that 95% of the population needs vaccination to prevent future outbreaks.

What incident in 2018 affected people's perception of vaccine safety in Samoa?

What percentage of the population needs to be vaccinated to prevent outbreaks according to the World Health Organization?