Measles Outbreak Spreads in UK, Raising Health Concerns
A fast-spreading measles outbreak has hit several schools in London, leading to hospitalizations, while reports highlight the life-threatening rise of the infectious disease across the UK.
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Unvaccinated pupils could be excluded from school as measles hits north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks
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A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections A measles outbreak in London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, and comes amid an increase in infections globally. The UK was among six countries to lose the measles-free status granted by the World Health Organization (WHO) last month. Experts are calling on governments to urgently boost vaccination rates to stop measles infecting more children. Continue reading...
By Andrew Gregory Health editor
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