Measles cases hit record levels in Europe

Cases of measles in Europe have hit a record high, according to the World Health Organization. More than 41,000 people have been infected in the first six months of 2018, leading to 37 deaths.

Last year, there were 23,927 cases and the year before 5,273. Experts blame this surge in infections on a drop in the number of people being vaccinated.

The MMR vaccine can prevent infection, but discredited research 20 years ago that incorrectly linked MMR to autism has stopped some people from trusting it.