Measles hotspot city identified as UK gripped by outbreak

Measles hotspot city identified as UK gripped by outbreak

Cases of measles have almost tripled in the last week. Health authors were notified of 314 suspected cases in England and Wales, up from 129 infections the previous week. That brings the number of cases so far this year up to 588. During the same period in 2023, there were just 52 suspected cases. These … Read more

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

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

Measles outbreak: Urgent action needed to stop spread of infection

Measles outbreak: Urgent action needed to stop spread of infection

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