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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

‘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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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

Parents told to 'stop kissing babies' after winter illness spreads – here's why you should stick to the advice

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is spread easily after being in contact with an infected person. This can include close contact with infants and can happen when babies are kissed by family members

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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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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

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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

Evening Standard

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%

The Guardian - UK

Measles: Urgent vaccine plea as London cases treble in a year

Experts warn low MMR vaccination rate leaves capital vulnerable to outbreak

Evening Standard

'National incident' declared after measles cases soar - with some unvaccinated children forced to isolate for 3 weeks

New figures have shown an increase in measles cases in England and Wales, as MMR vaccine uptake declines

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Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England

The rise in Measles Mumps and Rubella cases are linked to lower vaccination rates across England

The Independent UK

Arctic blast set to sweep through UK, bringing temperatures as low as -15C

‘Persistent band of snow’ likely across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

UK weather: Snow and ice warnings this weekend as Arctic air sees temperature plunge

Up to 10 cm of snow could fall in just a few hours on Monday alone in some parts of the UK

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The Independent UK

New Covid variant Juno surges as expert warns school return will fuel more cases

Rapid rise of global ‘Juno’ variant infections is yet another reminder ‘pandemic is far from over’, warns virologist

Evening Standard

Flu hits winter peak in London as Covid cases fall

Hospital admissions due to flu rise by 14% in a week in the capital

Evening Standard

Why does it seem everyone in the UK is ill at present? Covid and hay fever largely to blame

Here are the illnesses to be wary of — despite warmer spring weather — and how to avoid them

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Covid: New JN.1 variant could prompt surge in cases as kids return to school, says expert

Spread of virus adds 'extra burden' on NHS amid strikes and rising flu cases

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The Independent UK

UK weather: Snow and ice as temperatures plunge below freezing in week-long cold snap

Hundreds of flood alerts also still in place in England after days of heavy rain in wake of Storm Henk

Evening Standard

Flood warnings remain in place as cold weather alert issued

Data from the Environment Agency showed almost every river in England has reached exceptionally high levels with some reaching record levels.

Evening Standard

Cold weather alert issued for whole of England as temperatures set to plummet

Temperatures to drop below average with drivers urged to be cautious of ice

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UK Government urged to scrap ‘firesale’ of £1bn Covid laboratory on Rightmove

MPs are calling for the UK Government to scrap plans to sell off a former Covid laboratory which is being advertised on Rightmove.

The Independent UK

Covid jabs could be sold on the high street like flu vaccine

Boots and Superdrug have confirmed they are looking at ways to sell Covid vaccines from their high street stores

The Guardian - UK

Person dies in Scotland after UK E coli outbreak, health officials say

Health Security Agency confirms 30 cases across England and Scotland in patients aged seven to 81

The National (Scotland)

Scottish person dies in E. coli outbreak after 'contaminated cheese' warning

A PERSON has died in Scotland following an outbreak of E. coli in the UK, health officials have confirmed ...

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