How measles surge risks long-term damage to children’s immune systems

How measles surge risks long-term damage to children’s immune systems

Measles can cause long-term damage to children’s immune systems, health experts have warned, as cases continue to rise in the UK.There have been 145 confirmed measles infections since 3 July, up from 109 cases in the previous month, according to figures from UK Health Security Agency. Most cases were in under-10s, and rates were highest in London and in the north west of England.With childhood vaccination rates against measles having fallen to 8…