US EditionUKHSA Issues Measles Warning over Concerns of 'Surge' in Cases in New School Term
ENGLAND, JUL 31 – UKHSA warns measles cases remain high with 674 confirmed in England this year and urges parents to catch up on MMR vaccinations to prevent outbreaks in children under 10.
- UKHSA urged parents to prioritise vaccine catch-up appointments during the summer break as measles cases remain high.
- After a tragic child death in Liverpool earlier this month, UKHSA data show there have been 145 measles cases since July 3, totaling 674 since January 1.
- Most infections are in children under the age of 10, with 48% of cases in London, 16% in the North West, and 10% in the East of England.
- With school returning in September, UKHSA warned summer holiday travel could lead to rising cases of measles.
- Current statistics show MMR coverage in England stands at 88.9% and no local area met the 95% target in 2023/24.
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North West health officials issue measles warning as cases of 'nasty disease' continue to rise
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) North West is urging parents to prioritise vaccine catch-up appointments, with the latest data showing continued high levels of measles cases amid fears of a further surge once the new school term begins.
Where measles cases are surging across England
Measles cases could soar when the new school terms starts in September – with London and the North West of England particularly at risk, health chiefs are warning.Almost half of the 674 cases reported so far this year have been in London, according to the UK Health Security Agency – with the true number thought to be considerably higher since many cases are not recorded.The North West of England, meanwhile, makes up 16 per cent of cases this yea…
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Bournemouth EchoParents urged to get children vaccinated for measles
Parents and carers are being urged to prioritise vaccine catch-ups as measles remains a concern across the UK.
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