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Diseases of the past like measles and diphtheria are making a comeback
ABC News Australia
October 2, 2026
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Explore Today's NewsDecades ago, measles was a routine part of childhood until Australia eliminated the highly-contagious virus through a vaccination campaign. So why are we now seeing the return of it and other preventable childhood diseases?
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