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Editorial: El País

  • There is a worrying regression in child vaccination coverage around almost 200 countries worldwide.
  • Infectious diseases have been reduced thanks to vaccination.
  • Cuts in developmental aid and disinformation about vaccines are affecting vaccination coverage.
  • Distrust towards immunization campaigns can lead to disease epidemics.
  • False ideas of public health as individual responsibility and the promotion of pseudotherapies contribute to the problem.
  • Prevention of contagions requires collective participation, reminding us of the importance of mutual responsibility in public health.

Conclusion: It's crucial to combat disinformation and encourage collective responsibility in public health to counteract the setbacks in vaccination and prevent future epidemics.