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England regions most at risk of measles outbreaks as MMR vaccination rates drop

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

Wales Online · May 6, 2023

Measles warning as cases jump up and experts fear summer surge

The MMR vaccination is the best way to protect against measles

Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023

Four measles red flags everyone should know amid surge in cases and urgent warning

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

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

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Warning issued to parents after rise in measles cases - the symptoms to look out for

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

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023

Mapped: Measles cases in your area as infection rates surge

Most of the cases have been in London, though they have cropped up in other regions

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Measles cases on the rise in England, say public health experts

Parents and guardians urged to ensure children are vaccinated against potentially deadly disease, with adults also eligible for jabs

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Measles symptoms: Seven key warning signs of highly infectious disease after UK outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has warned parents to check their children are up to date with MMR vaccinations after an outbreak of 49 measles cases so far this year across Britain

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

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Measles warning as parents urged to check children are up to date with jabs amid rise in cases

The UK Health Security Agency says there have been 49 measles cases between January and April - compared to 54 cases in the whole of 2022

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2023

Measles warning as cases rise and parents 'strongly urged' to make one check

Measles case numbers in the last four months were higher than the entire figure for 2022.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

‘Very concerning’ rise in measles cases in London children as officials make vaccine plea

London parents urged to ensure MMR vaccinations are up to date for young children

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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 · Apr 26, 2023

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Irish Mirror · Apr 24, 2023

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

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

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2023

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.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

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.

WEKU · Apr 20, 2023

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.

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Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

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.

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

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

The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023

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

Wales Online · Apr 1, 2023

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

Liverpool Echo · Apr 1, 2023

Childhood skin rashes and how parents can identify them

These are the signs and symptoms to look for

The Conversation · Mar 30, 2023

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.

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2023

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

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