As measles cases continue to rise in Canada, last week brought an uncommon occurrence. A fully-vaccinated 30-year-old teacher in Ontario contracted the highly contagious infectious disease. This event has drawn the attention of health officials, highlighting its rarity. The man had close contact with students and teachers at a high school in the York Region, … Read more
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
Health bosses nationwide are calling for parents to get their children vaccinated against measles after a worrying rise in cases. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), there were 347 laboratory confirmed measles cases reported in England from October 2023. A total of 127 of these cases were confirmed in January 2024. This is … Read more
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced there was a 30-fold increase in measles cases in Europe in 2023. Cases continue to rise throughout Europe, with more than 30,000 people infected last year. This is an alarming surge compared to the 941 cases recorded in 2022. In the UK, health officials said last week that … Read more
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
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a stark warning amid an unprecedented rise in cases of measles. Worst hit so far is the West Midlands, where more than 300 probable cases have been recorded since October. The city of Birmingham itself is particularly affected, with around 80 percent of cases found there. Measles … Read more
