UK: 2013 Measles cases- over 1,000 cases in Wales - Page 2

Shiloh · #31 April 5th, 2013, 02:59 PM

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...-epidemic.html

20 cases of measles a day are now being diagnosed in Swansea epidemic

Number of confirmed cases has risen to 588
Up to 20 new cases a day are being reported by GPs, with 109 new ones in a week over the Easter period
Health officials have estimated around 3,800 children in the Swansea area have still not had the MMR vaccine

By Anna Hodgekiss
PUBLISHED: 15:05 GMT, 5 April 2013 | UPDATED: 15:15 GMT, 5 April 2013

...The latest figures show that 40 new cases of the disease have been diagnosed since Wednesday.

Up to 20 new cases a day are being reported by GPs, with 109 new ones in a week over the Easter period...

Shiloh · #32 April 5th, 2013, 03:05 PM

Source: http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk...far_this_year/

80 measles cases in Lancashire so far this year
4:55pm Friday 5th April 2013 in Health

MORE than 80 measles cases have been reported in Lancashire so far this year – compared to just six in the whole of 2011.

The Health Protection Agency said it was unable to break the figure down for each district, but a recent outbreak in Morecambe was thought to account for at least 35 cases.

There were 94 confirmed cases in Lancashire in 2012, with 84 so far this year...

Shiloh · #33 April 8th, 2013, 03:09 PM

Source: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/new...in_North_East/

Close to 400 confirmed or suspected measles cases reported in North-East
5:02pm Monday 8th April 2013
By Barry Nelson, Health Editor

THE measles outbreak in the region is continuing to spread, according to the latest figures.

The total number of confirmed cases in the North-East has gone up to 210 in the last week, an increase of 10.

The number of suspected cases has also increased to 196, an increase of 20...

Shiloh · #34 April 9th, 2013, 07:13 AM

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22069552

9 April 2013 Last updated at 08:05 ET
Measles: Swansea epidemic reaches 620 cases

The number of confirmed cases in the Swansea measles epidemic has topped 600, say health officials.

The number of cases now stands at 620, an increase of 32 on Friday's figure of 588.

There are currently around 15 to 20 new cases being confirmed every day.

Parents across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend are being urged to vaccinate children before they return to school after the Easter break...

Shiloh · #35 April 10th, 2013, 12:50 PM

Source: http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/...2012-1-2887350

Scots measles rate lower than UK but up on 2012
By LYNDSAY BUCKLAND
Published on Wednesday 10 April 2013 13:40

RATES of measles in Scotland remain lower than the rest of the UK, but cases are up on last year, figures show.

Health Protection Scotland (HPS) said in the first 12 weeks of this year there were 26 notifications of clinically suspected measles - up from 18 for the same period last year...

Shiloh · #36 April 11th, 2013, 10:06 AM

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wa...-cases-2584465

By Julia McWatt
Measles outbreak: Cases rise to nearly 700 after 73 more reported in just two days
11 Apr 2013 15:00

The measles outbreak in Swansea has now reached nearly 700 cases, with a 12% increase in the last two days alone, Public Health Wales has confirmed.

Health officials say they are “extremely concerned” after 73 extra cases of the potentially fatal disease were reported since Tuesday, bringing the total to 693.

Further drop-in vaccination clinics are planned this week following huge demand last weekend...

Shiloh · #37 April 16th, 2013, 07:36 AM

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/20...-children-risk

Measles outbreak: 10% rise in number of cases since last week

Welsh government warns of continuing rise in number of cases despite nearly 3,700 children receiving catch-up jabs

James Meikle
guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 16 April 2013 13.27 BST

The number of measles cases reported in the Swansea outbreak rose by more than 10% in a week to 765, Public Health Wales has said.

The total rose by 72, and 77 people have now been hospitalised during the crisis. Health officials and ministers have warned more people will catch the highly infectious disease as they attempt to bring the outbreak under control...

Shiloh · #38 April 18th, 2013, 11:13 AM

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/ap...ses-exceed-800

Swansea measles cases exceed 800

Further 43 measles cases reported to Public Health Wales in two days as vaccination drive begins in Swansea schools

James Meikle
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 18 April 2013 13.29 BST

The number of measles cases in the outbreak centred on Swansea has passed 800 with an extra 43 cases being reported to Public Health Wales in two days...

Shiloh · #39 April 19th, 2013, 04:49 PM

Source: http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/uk/m...ansea-outbreak

Man, 25, believed to have died of measles following Swansea outbreak
19th Apr 2013 12:28pm | By Editor

A 25-year old man is thought to have died from measles following an outbreak in Swansea...

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Source: http://www.newswales.co.uk/index.cfm...h&F=1&id=25708

Statement on possible death from measles

Section Health | Published on 19 Apr 2013

Statement by Dr Marion Lyons, Director of Health Protection, Public Health Wales.

“Public Health Wales is aware of a death being investigated by the Swansea Coroner. A diagnosis of measles has not yet been confirmed. Testing the deceased for measles is forming part of the investigations being overseen by the Coroner.

“My sympathies are with the family at such a tragic time. Whatever the cause of death in this case, we should not be surprised if, as the outbreak grows, we start to see deaths in Wales.

“Measles is a potentially fatal disease and around one in every 1,000 people who contracts measles in developed countries will die...

Shiloh · #40 April 19th, 2013, 04:50 PM

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...-outbreak.html

Measles outbreak claims its first life: Tests confirm 25-year-old from South Wales did die from the disease

Man lived in Port Tennant area of Swansea, where measles is rife
Has been named locally as Gareth Williams, who was found dead at home
Laboratory tests have confirmed the deceased died from measles
Total number of confirmed infections at 808, with 77 people hospitalised

By Rachel Reilly
PUBLISHED: 10:10 GMT, 19 April 2013 | UPDATED: 19:23 GMT, 19 April 2013

The South Wales measles epidemic has claimed its first victim, it was confirmed today.

A 25-year-old from Swansea, named locally as Gareth Williams, died at his home yesterday morning...

Shiloh · #41 April 22nd, 2013, 06:18 AM

Source: http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/suspe...#axzz2RBq2pLAq

Two suspected cases of measles confirmed in North East Lincolnshire
Monday, April 22, 2013
Grimsby Telegraph

IS YOUR child protected against measles?

Today, the Grimsby Telegraph can reveal the North Yorkshire and Humber Health Protection Team (NYHHPT) has confirmed there have been two suspected cases of the potentially fatal condition in North East Lincolnshire, between January and March this year – although neither had been laboratory confirmed...

Shiloh · #42 April 23rd, 2013, 06:48 AM

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22258153

23 April 2013 Last updated at 07:38 ET
Swansea measles epidemic cases rise to 886

The number of measles cases in the Swansea epidemic has increased to 886.

Public Health Wales (PHW) said 78 more cases of the disease had been reported since last Thursday with 80 hospitalised since the outbreak began last November...

Shiloh · #43 April 26th, 2013, 11:08 AM

Source: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/n..._outer_London/

Bromley has highest rate of measles in outer London
11:02am Friday 26th April 2013 in News By Heloise Wood

Bromley has highest rate of measles in outer London Bromley has highest rate of measles in outer London

BROMLEY has the highest rate of measles in outer London and the second highest in the whole of the capital, it was revealed yesterday.

There are now urgent calls for parents to get their children vaccinated following figures released by Public Health England (PHE) on Thursday.

This year there have been 10 cases in the borough. Eight outbreaks happened in February.

After Hackney which had 28 people with measles in the last quarter, Bromley has the second highest number in the whole of London...

Shiloh · #44 April 27th, 2013, 05:47 PM

Source: http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/...ard-2013_04_27

London faces worst outbreak of measles
Sarah-Kate Templeton, Health Editor Published: 28 April 2013

GOVERNMENT health chiefs are braced for measles outbreaks on a larger scale than Swansea, especially in areas of London where more than 50% of children in some age groups have not been fully vaccinated against the disease...

Shiloh · #45 April 30th, 2013, 11:21 AM

Source: http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/395...reak-continues

Measles epidemic cases soar past 1,000 as outbreak continues
THE number of cases in the Swansea measles epidemic has soared past the 1,000 mark.
Published: Tue, April 30, 2013

Measles cases in the greater Swansea area, in south Wales, have reached 1,011 with the 10 to 18 age group hardest hit.

An urgent programme to vaccinate children, teenagers and young adults has seen a substantial drop in the numbers unprotected, but Public Health Wales have said that about 5,000 youngsters still need vaccinating...

Shiloh · #46 May 2nd, 2013, 11:38 AM

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/he...-wales-3317787

Measles outbreak: Cases of disease in Wales rise to 1,170
2 May 2013 14:19

Health officials still urging children and young people to get vaccinations despite apparent slowdown in spread of disease

Measles cases have now risen to 1,170 after another 28 cases have been reported in Wales since Tuesday.

The rate appears to be slowing down but health bosses are continuing to encourage children and young people aged between 10 and 18 to get vaccinated as the outbreak continues.

It has mainly focused on the Swansea area with 1,039 of the cases being the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg, Hywel Dda and Powys health board areas and 85 people have been hospitalised since the outbreak started in November...

Mumsie · #47 May 4th, 2013, 02:20 PM

[QUOTE=Shiloh;493923]Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...-outbreak.html

Measles outbreak claims its first life: Tests confirm 25-year-old from South Wales did die from the disease

Please be aware that this newspaper article is extremely misleading. Tests have merely confirmed that a man infected with measles has died. The inquest into his death was opened and adjourned - as yet the cause of death has not been determined.

sharon sanders · #48 May 4th, 2013, 02:29 PM

Welcome Mumsie! Thanks for the information.

Shiloh · #49 May 7th, 2013, 01:30 PM

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/he...dvised-1874261

By Dailyrecord.co.uk

Measles Outbreak: Scots parents advised to get children vaccinated
7 May 2013 15:47

PARENTS have been advised to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles as a number of cases are confirmed in Scotland.

Small outbreaks of the highly infectious disease have been identified in Fife and Ayrshire, although the total number of cases is under 15...

Shiloh · #50 May 7th, 2013, 06:44 PM

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-s...wales-22443020

May 2013 Last updated at 14:53 ET
Measles: Students urged to get MMR after Cardiff University case

Students are being urged to have the MMR vaccination after a case of measles was confirmed at Cardiff University.

The university said those who were not vaccinated should contact their GP as soon as possible to arrange a jab.

Public Health Wales (PHW) has also warned that an increasing number of students in the city are being diagnosed with mumps...

Shiloh · #51 May 9th, 2013, 01:40 PM

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22462441

9 May 2013 Last updated at 10:56 ET
North East England measles figures still on rise

Measles cases in the north east of England have continued to increase, with 16% of those affected requiring hospital treatment.

Since September there have been 299 confirmed cases across the region - compared to 18 for the whole of 2011...

Shiloh · #52 May 10th, 2013, 06:33 AM

Source: http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/h...tland.21038043

Surge in cases of measles in Scotland
Helen Puttick
Health Correspondent
Friday 10 May 2013

CASES of measles continue to rise in Scotland with the number of patients falling ill climbing by more than 60%.

GPs have notified officials of 66 cases of the virus so far this year compared to 25 for the same period in 2012.

Last week another 15 people were diagnosed with measles, according to the latest up-date.

In the same week last year just three cases were reported...

Shiloh · #53 May 10th, 2013, 03:03 PM

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/he...isease-3573052

Measles outbreak: Fears about spread of disease in Gwent as cases rise again
10 May 2013 13:03
By Alison Sanders

Health officials say they are worried about the scope for further cases in the Gwent area - where 10,000 young people have not been vaccinated

The number of measles cases now stands at 1,243 across Wales - prompting renewed fears that outbreaks may start to be seen outside the Swansea area.

After 19 further cases since Tuesday, there have now been 1,074 cases of measles in the area affected by the outbreak.

But health officials are now particularly concerned about the Gwent area where 84 measles cases have been reported since November and where almost 10,000 young people aged 10 to 18 are still not vaccinated...

Shiloh · #54 May 14th, 2013, 11:57 AM

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22527480

4 May 2013 Last updated at 11:33 ET
Swansea measles: Cases rise by 20 to 1,094

Measles cases in the Swansea epidemic have risen by 20 in the last five days to 1,094 as health chiefs warn the uptake of MMR is too low to eliminate the disease in Wales.

Public Health Wales (PHW) continues to warn that the outbreak may spread.

It said 95% uptake of MMR would prevent further outbreaks.

But vaccination rates remained low in Wales, especially among those aged 10 to 18 who are hardest hit...

Shiloh · #55 May 16th, 2013, 06:21 AM

Source: http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire...2545-33333706/

Measles: Staff sent home to stop spread
May 17 2013 by Stephen Houston, Ayrshire Post

Nurses, doctors and theatre staff at threat of measles have been ordered HOME as bosses mount a frantic battle to stop an epidemic.

The drastic move comes after NHS Ayrshire & Arran RAN OUT of measles immunity test kits.

They are worried the contagious disease will spread like wildfire in Ayrshire hospitals.

It follows a local measles outbreak which has already infected a nurse at Crosshouse.

And with many patients having weakened immune systems there are serious concerns it could already have spread.

Staff in contact with anyone with measles have already been told to stay away from hospitals on full pay for up to THREE weeks...

Shiloh · #56 May 17th, 2013, 06:48 AM

Source: http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/...taff-1-2934899

Measles vaccination urged for health staff
By FRANK URQUHART
Published on 17/05/2013 12:01

HEALTH board chiefs across Scotland are being urged to ensure their staff are vaccinated against measles in preparation for a “likely” outbreak of the potentially deadly disease.

Sir Harry Burns, Scotland’s chief medical officer, has sent a letter to all of Scotland’s NHS boards because of a risk of infection spreading through hospitals...