The World Health Organisation declared Australia free of endemic measles in 2014, meaning there is no ongoing local transmission within the population. Professor Esterman said measles, diphtheria and even whooping cough are all examples of childhood diseases which are making a comeback due to declining childhood vaccinations.
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Diseases of the past like measles and diphtheria are making a comeback
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