Measles spreads
The World Health Organisation is warning that diseases like measles could spread because some familes are choosing not to vaccinate their children.
Language challenge
One way of receiving a vaccination is by injection. Which of these is a slang word for an injection?
a) stab
b) poke
c) jab
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The story
Doctors in the United States say they're worried about the number of families in some communities who are choosing not to vaccinate their children.
The World Health Organisation has already warned that measles is spreading through parts of Europe because of falling immunisation rates.
Key words and phrases
outbreak
sudden start and spread of a disease
sweeping
moving and spreading quickly
shun
avoid deliberately
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