Enfield measles outbreak triggers London-wide vaccination drive
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Seven schools and a nursery in Enfield report more than 60 suspected measles cases, with 34 confirmed since January 12; health officials warn that low MMR vaccination uptake is fueling the spread and could threaten a wider pan-London outbreak, as vaccination clinics are rolled out in schools and communities to curb transmission.
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