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Measles cases surge in England as experts issue warning to parents

Doctors told to be vigilant to further cases and work to increase vaccine uptake

The Independent UK

Measles warning as UK cases rise - watchdog sends urgent message for parents

The UK Health Security Agency is calling on parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations after detecting 49 measles cases between January and April

Daily Mirror

Symptoms for parents to watch for after surge in cases of measles

Parents have been urged to make sure children's vaccinations are up to date

Wales Online

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American Samoa declares public health emergency, ramps up vaccination amid fears of measles outbreak

One measles case has been confirmed and 31 probable cases are under investigation in American Samoa, prompting a public health emergency declaration and travel restrictions for those wishing to travel to neighbouring Samoa.

ABC News

HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Irish Mirror

Unicef says 67 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

The Unitied Nations children's agency has said that some 67 million children missed some or all common vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021, because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Radio France Internationale

People lost faith in childhood vaccines during COVID pandemic, UNICEF says

People all over the world lost confidence in the importance of routine childhood vaccines against killer diseases like measles and polio during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from UNICEF.

Reuters

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Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations

COVID-19 disrupted health care across the globe. causing the biggest drop in childhood vaccination rates in decades. UNICEF's latest estimates find that nearly 50 million children entirely missed out.

WEKU

Ask the Pediatrician: How do I protect my baby from a measles outbreak?

Measles is wildly contagious. Nearly 1 out of every 3 children under the age of 5 who catches measles ends up in the hospital.

Tribune News Service

Families on alert as baby with 'highly infectious’ disease attends Wiggles concert

Measles - which was most devastating in the UK during the Victorian era - is most commonly detected by a red, blotchy rash that covers the entire body, but also causes flu-like symptoms

Daily Mirror

NSW Health issues western Sydney alert after baby diagnosed with measles

A baby infected with measles has sparked a health alert in western Sydney after going to a Wiggles concert and numerous other venues in the highly

The New Daily

The different types of childhood skin rashes and when to see a doctor

Most are not serious, but knowing when they might be is important

Wales Online

Childhood skin rashes and how parents can identify them

These are the signs and symptoms to look for

Liverpool Echo

Measles has been identified in NSW, Qld and SA. 5 things to know about the virus

New South Wales health authorities have issued a measles alert after a baby who recently returned from overseas, and subsequently visited several sites in Western Sydney, tested positive to the virus.

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The New Daily

Measles outbreak: Sunshine Coast family at centre of health alert across two states

People on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and in western Sydney are being urged to watch for measles symptoms after three cases of the highly infectious

Daily Mirror

Urgent warning for parents after baby and toddler catch Victorian-era disease

Health officials have warned parents to vaccinate their children after two kids returning from a trip abroad contracted measles in New South Wales and South Australia

AAP

Measles alerts in Sydney and on Sunshine Coast

Health authorities in NSW and Queensland have issued measles alerts after the emergence of three cases of the highly contagious infection.

ABC News

SA records first measles case in three years, with more expected as global case numbers grow

SA Health is urging the public to be aware of measles symptoms after a three-year-old boy came down with the virus upon returning from overseas.

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AAP

South Australia records first measles case since 2019

South Australians who aren't fully vaccinated against measles have been advised to keep watch for symptoms after a child was infected overseas.

WEKU

Central Kentucky school health official discusses vaccines for students

An unvaccinated Jessamine County resident who tested positive for measles after attending last month’s revival at Asbury University has some wondering which vaccinations are required for Kentucky public school students.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Measles, Smallpox on the Rise in Houthi-Controlled Areas

Yemeni medical sources in Houthi-controlled areas warned on Saturday of a health catastrophe facing the country as the militias continue to prevent vaccinations for deadly childhood diseases. The sources said that medical facilities, including in Sanaa, recorded hundreds of polio, measles, and smallpox cases. Medical sources in Sanaa told Asharq…

The Guardian - US

Estimated 20,000 people possibly exposed to measles at Kentucky religious event

CDC reports confirmed case of measles in unvaccinated and contagious individual who attended large gathering

WEKU

Asbury measles case a concern for unvaccinated attendees

The State Department for Public Health reports that someone who attended the revival at Asbury College February 18th had measles. Officials say anyone attending that day could be at risk.

The New Daily

Airport alarm after disease detected on flights

A trans-Tasman travel warning has been issued after a person infected with the measles returned to Australia.

The Canberra Times

Person infectious with measles in Canberra community

People who have attended certain venues have been urged to be on the look out for symptoms.

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