Measles resurges in London’s under-10s amid vaccination gaps
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A big measles outbreak in north-east London is primarily among unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries, with some hospitalisations and rising case counts. UKHSA notes low uptake of the two-dose MMRV vaccine in Enfield and nationally, prompting temporary vaccination centres and outreach as authorities warn that measles remains highly infectious and travel could spread it further.
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- NHS ’clearly failing’ to ensure children get measles vaccine, experts warn The Guardian
- Antivax fears aren’t the only reason for the spike in measles The Times
- I’m a London parent who hasn’t vaccinated my kids against measles, let me explain The Independent
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