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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rachel Hall

Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London

Child in a playground
More than 60 suspected cases of measles are said to have been reported by seven schools and a nursery in Enfield. Photograph: Jon Challicom/Getty Images

A big measles outbreak in north-east London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.

UKHSA previously reported 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases among children who attend schools and nurseries in Enfield from 1 January to 9 February, with some requiring hospital treatment.

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