As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, last week brought an uncommon occurrence. A fully-vaccinated 30-year-old teacher in Ontario contracted the highly contagious infectious disease. This event has drawn the attention of health officials, highlighting its rarity. The man had close contact with students and teachers at a high school in the York Region, … Read more
Home Health Measles Outbreak: Who is More at Risk of Contracting This Fatal Disease? Recently, the World Health Organisation warned that more than half of the world is at risk of contracting measles infection. Measles Outbreak: Who is More at Risk of Contracting This Fatal Disease? (Freepik) Measles are rashes that are caused due to … Read more
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
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced there was a 30-fold increase in measles cases in Europe in 2023. Cases continue to rise throughout Europe, with more than 30,000 people infected last year. This is an alarming surge compared to the 941 cases recorded in 2022. In the UK, health officials said last week that … 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