Expert issues stark measles warning after outbreaks erupt in parts of England
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health experts have warned “we must act now” as measles cases have soared across the country amid an increase in unvaccinated children. “Whenever there is a measles outbreak, children die, and we cannot allow this.” In September last year, the UKHSA warned that if MMR vaccination rates do not improve London could see a measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases. That’s why it’s vital that anyone who hasn’t had TWO doses of the MMR vaccine by the time they started full time school gets immunised as soon as possible.” An NHS England spokesman said: “Measles is incredibly infectious, can cause serious illness and has no specific treatment — so the best possible protection is vaccination. “The MMR vaccine is safe and has been used to protect children for decades, so it’s very important to check your child’s vaccination status and get them caught up with any missed doses.”
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