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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Experts sound alarm on further measles outbreaks due to low vaccination rates

A measles outbreak in parts of London, which has left some children needing hospital treatment, is at risk of spreading further due to low vaccination rates, scientists have warned.

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to affect humans, but as vaccine rates, particularly in UK cities, have dramatically fallen, the risk of outbreaks has increased.

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