Measles Outbreak Spreads Through London Schools
A 'fast-spreading' measles outbreak has affected several schools in London, leading to hospitalisations and urgent calls for families to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
14 Feb, 22:33 — 15 Feb, 19:37
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Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London
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Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London
UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach
By Rachel Hall
Read at source →Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London
UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach A big measles outbreak in north-east London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed. UKHSA previously reported 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases among children who attend schools and nurseries in Enfield from 1 January to 9 February, with some requiring hospital treatment. Continue reading...
By Rachel Hall
Read at source →'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
Read at source →‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK
It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?
By Emily Retter
Read at source →More than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreak
Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital More than 60 children have been infected by a measles outbreak in north London, it has been reported. Seven schools and a nursery in Enfield reported the cases, with some children treated in hospital, according to the Sunday Times. Continue reading...
By Nadeem Badshah
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