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Measles outbreak alert issued as health chiefs warn 160,000 cases could hit London

Symptoms of measles include an blotchy rash, high temperature and a runny or blocked nose

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

London ‘at risk of major measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases’

Health authorities warn capital could see up to 160,000 infections due to low vaccination

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023

Measles warning as doctor shares symptoms parents need to look out for

There's been a spike in measles cases across the UK with parents urged to get their children vaccinated

Chronicle Live · Jul 7, 2023

Glastonbury festival-goers warned of measles risk - symptoms to look out for

Health experts have urged people at festivals to be cautious as infections can spread quickly

Wales Online · Jun 15, 2023

Experts issue warning to anyone going to a festival this year

A number of infections are currently circulating across the country

Liverpool Echo · Jun 15, 2023

Warning issued to anyone going to a festival this year

A number of infections are currently circulating across the country

Bristol Post · Jun 15, 2023

Measles and whooping cough outbreaks in South Africa: a sign of low vaccination coverage, experts warn

The concentrated global effort to use vaccination as a public health intervention began in 1974. Since then, vaccination has changed our lives. Worldwide, in the decades 2000-2020, childhood vaccination led to the reduction of deaths in children under 5 by 50% to 5.4 million deaths per year. Vaccination currently averts…

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2023

Signs and symptoms of measles to watch for after outbreaks across Europe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported measles outbreaks in 17 different European countries

Wales Online · May 30, 2023

Warning issued as Victorian disease measles reported in 17 European countries

Brits set to head abroad have been warned to be vigilant

Bristol Post · May 26, 2023

Victorian disease UK warning as 'surge' spreads through 17 European countries

The health body has expressed concern over rising cases of the deadly disease that's preventable with vaccinations.

Daily Record · May 26, 2023