US EditionAlder Hey Measles Death 'Painful Reminder of Vaccine Importance' - Liverpool Echo
WEST YORKSHIRE, JUL 17 – Health officials urge immediate MMR vaccinations after a child’s death highlights low immunization rates and risk of outbreak in West Yorkshire, with 58 cases reported in 2025 so far.
- Earlier this week, a child died from measles at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board issued a warning of a 'real risk' of an outbreak.
- Amid falling vaccine uptake, Dr James Thomas warned of declining rates over recent years, noting Liverpool's 73% and London's below 65%.
- Recent data show 500 cases of measles in England demonstrates the scale, with Alder Hey Children's Hospital treating 17 since June and noting transmission via breath, cough and sneezes.
- Responding to the tragedy, Liam Robinson expressed `deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences`, and pledged to improve vaccine uptake across the city.
- To reach herd immunity, the World Health Organization recommends 95% double-jabbed, urging unvaccinated individuals to get their MMR before the school summer holidays.
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