The Latest Breaking News from Measles

Turkey is among the countries worst affected

The outbreak has been reported in 17 countries in the WHO European region, with experts advising people to be vigilant to the dangers of possible importation from one country to another

There has been a spike in measles cases recently

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. Symptoms include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash.

Maine reported a potential measles case in a child and is awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jab rates well below the 95% target set by the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease

The MMR vaccination is the best way to protect against measles

The UK Health Security Agency is calling on parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations after detecting 49 cases between January and April. This compares to 54 cases in the whole of 2022

Parents are being urged to check their child's MMR vaccination status following a rise in cases