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UK loses measles-free status: what this means and why it matters
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe has confirmed that the UK has officially lost its measles-free (or “measles elimination”) status, based on 2024 data. It also reflects a steady decline in childhood vaccination rates over the past decade. What’s happening? Measles vaccination levels in the UK are well below what’s needed to stop the virus spreading. Only 84% of five-year-olds have received both recommended doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. To pr
Feb 9
Learn more about the measles as cases rise across the UK
Measles cases have risen across the UK. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. What is...
Apr 3, 2024
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