measles cases

New video urges parents to protect children from surge of deadly Victorian disease

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New video urges parents to protect children from surge of deadly Victorian disease

A new measles jab campaign is set to hit TV and social media next week as cases of the disease continue to rise in children.   The uptake for all routine childhood vaccinations has plummeted, creating a risk of outbreaks of more than a dozen serious illnesses. At least 650 people have caught measles just since … Read more

Symptoms and signs of measles as UK in grips of dangerous outbreak

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Symptoms and signs of measles as UK in grips of dangerous outbreak

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