The Latest Breaking News from Measles

New figures have shown an increase in measles cases in England and Wales, as MMR vaccine uptake declines

People are being warned to watch for measles symptoms after an infected infant was at Sydney Airport before being taken to a cafe.

The rise in Measles Mumps and Rubella cases are linked to lower vaccination rates across England

Seven years ago the World Health Organisation declared that measles was “eliminated” from Britain. This was an approximation, of course — it meant jumpy public health authorities were able to catch the disease in time when it snuck in at airports or harbours. This seems like a tricky thing to…

Medical experts are concerned about the rising cases of measles and polio in the US, pointing to immigration and vaccine hesitancy as potential causes. Pub...

Discover how Idaho's rare measles outbreak was contained through quick quarantining and homeschooling, highlighting the importance of vaccinations.

Parents are opting out of school vaccinations at the highest rate ever

Special MR vaccination campaign launched in Chennai to prevent measles outbreaks in flood-affected areas, vaccinating 1.73 lakh children aged 9 months to 15 years.

Younger children more at risk of severe disease from measles.

TN govt taking efforts to prevent water-borne/vector-borne diseases post-Cyclone Michaung. Advised to take precautions, seek healthcare, use safe drinking water, inform health helpline if private tanker lorry collecting water from open pools. Clean sumps/OHTs, give Measles Rubella vaccination, remove garbage/decaying material, remove stagnant water, dispose dead animals/birds. Contact 24x7 health…

Online anti-vaxxers, conflating Covid and MMR theories, are convincing parents against immunising their children