Health experts have issued another urgent warning as new “clusters” of measles have appeared in areas across England. Cases of measles have continued to rise in the UK since October last year, but locations previously not badly affected are now reporting larger outbreaks. According to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) … Read more
Vaccination rates against measles have been dropping across the globe. Copenhagen: Measles cases soared in Europe in 2023 to 42,200, a nearly 45-fold increase over the previous year, the UN health agency said on Tuesday, calling for urgent vaccination efforts to halt the spread. Some 41 countries out of 53 the World Health Organization includes … Read more
The UK is seeing rising numbers of cases of measles as fewer children are receiving the necessary double jab they need to ensure protection against the infection. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), if children aren’t vaccinated then the likelihood of the infection spreading quickly increases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) target is … Read more
With measles cases on the rise in the UK, parents have been told to understand the symptoms to look out for in their children and themselves, to spot the infection early and prevent any further spreading. Measles spreads very easily, says the NHS, and can cause serious problems in some people. It was considered to … Read more