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Measles in all English regions, says UKHSA, as it urges parents to get children jabbed

Major outbreak in West Midlands followed by cases all over the country with hundreds of children infected

The Guardian - UK

London remains second national hotspot for measles as cases rise

Health officials warn clusters are appearing outside West Midlands.

Evening Standard

Measles exposure sites listed in Sydney after infected traveller flies from Gold Coast

NSW Health says adult flew from Gold Coast to Sydney before visiting CBD, Lane Cove and Haymarket between 7 and 10 February

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School bus measles warning after virus case in NSW

NSW Health is warning people in the state's north to be on alert for measles symptoms after a person returned from Asia with the virus.

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Man dies of measles in Ireland after 'trip to Birmingham'

Health officials have raised concern over an outbreak in West Midlands

Evening Standard

Kentucky health officials warn of measles exposure at Cincinnati airport

The Ohio Department of Health confirmed a case of measles in a resident that traveled through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

WEKU

With U.S. measles cases on the rise, Lexington Health Department stressing importance of vaccination

A recent uptick in measles cases around the country has some Kentucky medical professionals worried. According to the CDC, just 58 cases of measles were reported in the U.S. last year – but there’ve been 23 from last December through January 23rd .

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Measles making a comeback in US due to vaccine skepticism, says CDC

The highly transmissible disease was found in north-east states in recent weeks and is likely to spread to the midwest and west coast

The Guardian - US

UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

In under two years, the UK saw the removal of its measles-free status with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declaring it a national incident.

International Business Times UK

"It’s a luxury" to say measles was mild

Collective amnesia about a time when measles was endemic is a "luxury" for high income countries

Salon

Monitor for symptoms as measles spreads to three states

Three states are on high alert for measles after three people with the highly infectious virus visited multiple locations over several days while infected.

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If you think it’s anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again – and look to Scotland

Only one case was confirmed in Scotland last year. In England and Wales, more than 200 children were diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023 alone, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

‘This is urgent’: the UK is scrambling to stem an alarming tide of measles

How did the country get from a 2017 WHO declaration that the disease had been eliminated in Britain to the current crisis?

The Guardian - UK

WHO issues measles warning as yearly cases in Europe rise more than 30-fold

UN agency calls for ‘urgent vaccination efforts’ in region to prevent further spread of disease

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Which London boroughs have the lowest measles vaccination rates? Capital's least protected areas revealed

The ten least protected boroughs in England are in the capital

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Measles cases are rising – and it’s about more than vaccine misinformation

In today’s newsletter: Despite a national programme of vaccinations since 1967, measles cases are on the rise – why?

The Guardian - UK

Measles in the UK: tell us how you have been affected by the outbreak

We would like to hear how you have been affected

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Parents are urged to book their child’s missed MMR vaccines, as records show 3.4 million children are unprotected amid a surge

The NHS has launched a Catch Up Campaign for missed measles, mumps and rubella vaccines

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Measles vaccine to be offered at pop-up clinics in London schools as cases surge

NHS will write to parents of children in areas of low uptake urging them to get the MMR jab

The Guardian - UK

Rise in measles cases prompts vaccination campaign in England

UKHSA declares national incident as figures suggest more than 3.4 million children have not had MMR jab

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the measles outbreak: it shows why the NHS needs proper funding

It is vital that the vaccination programme is brought forward. A target date of 2025-26 will be too late for many

The Guardian - UK

UK measles outbreaks: why are cases rising and vaccination rates falling?

Covid confusion, debunked link to autism and lack of NHS funding all contributing to rise in this serious disease

Evening Standard

London mother whose son died after catching measles urges parents to ‘vaccinate more’

Mother speaks out as measles cases surge in capital and other parts of UK

The Guardian - UK

Surge in measles cases prompts UK to declare national health incident

Parents advised to check vaccination status of children, with full uptake of MMR jab down to average of 85%

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Measles cases surge, travelers warned, vaccines remain key defense.

Health officials are warning about a potential resurgence of measles, with cases reported in multiple states. Vaccination is crucial to prevent the spread ...

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