UK: 2019/2020 Measles

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Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-outbreak-greater-manchester-vaccine-15936961

Measles outbreak in Greater Manchester - health bosses issue warning to parents
So far 32 cases of measles have been confirmed across Greater Manchester
ByCharlotte Dobson

15:59, 7 MAR 2019Updated18:32, 7 MAR 2019

Parents are being urged to check their children have two doses of MMR vaccine after a measles outbreak in Greater Manchester.

NHS bosses say people should be aware of the signs and symptoms of the highly-infectious bug following a surge in children catching the bug in the last three months.

So far 32 cases of measles have been confirmed across Greater Manchester.

Public Health England say the majority of cases are among unvaccinated youngsters...

 

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Source: https://inews.co.uk/news/measles-outbreak-london-hackney-haringey-cases-council-vaccination/

A measles outbreak in London has reached more than 300 people in the past six months
Infections have mostly been within the strictly Orthodox Jewish Charedi community, where inoculation rates have generally been low Ruchira Sharma
Monday April 8th 2019

A measles outbreak in north-east London has affected more than 300 people since October of last year. Hackney and Haringey have seen 322 cases between since the beginning of October, Public Health England told i. In early December, around 60 people had contracted the disease, but since then the number has risen significantly.

The cases have mainly occurred among the area?s strictly Orthodox Jewish Charedi community, where vaccination rates have historically been low. Between 2006-2013, the community experienced measles at a rate of 117 per 100,000. The latest outbreak is affecting people at 10 times that rate, and the data suggests it has now reached between 1 and 2 per cent of the approximately 20,000 strong community...

 

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Source: http://outbreaknewstoday.com/measles-outbreak-england-prompts-calls-vaccinations-61482/

Measles outbreak in England prompts calls for vaccinations
by News Desk
May 24, 2019
By NewsDesk

UK health officials report 231 confirmed cases of measles during the first quarter of the year and while this is slightly lower than the number the same period last year, Public Health England (PHE) is calling for all parents to get their children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)...

 

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Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/measles-outbreak-sparks-public-health-warning-205471/


Public Health England issues warning after five cases of measles confirmed in Canterbury
By Anna MacSwan
Updated: 13:30, 28 May 2019

A measles outbreak has been confirmed in Kent.

Five cases of the highly infectious disease, which has seen a rise in the UK as take-up of the MMR jab has fallen, have been found in Canterbury...

 

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Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9174364/measles-outbreak-london-vaccine/

London schools prompts urgent MMR warnings to anti-vaxxer parents
By Miranda Larbi, Digital Health & Fitness Reporter
29th May 2019, 10:08 amUpdated: 29th May 2019, 3:48 pm

SCHOOLS in three central London boroughs are on high alert after a "significant increase" in the number of measles cases.

Health bosses have warned the highly infectious bug could spread quickly in unvaccinated children - amid fears of an epidemic, after record cases of the disease across Europe.

Public Health England (PHE) sent a letter last week to headteachers from Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham, warning them of the outbreak in west London.

The letter warns that the affected schools are Fulham Boys School, Chelsea Academy and St Marylebone Church of England School.

PHE consultant, Dr Janet Lo, wrote to heads across the affected boroughs rather than individual schools, urging them to "stay vigilant for any new cases reported to your schools"...

...Last week, PHE confirmed that measles cases were on the rise, following an increase in kids diagnosed with the infectious disease in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.

In the first quarter of 2019, there were 231 confirmed cases of measles...

 

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Source: http://www.ardrossanherald.com/news...ce-after-measles-case-at-st-matthews-academy/

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Parents issued with warning and advice after measles case at St Matthew's Academy
Exclusive by Paul Fisher

PARENTS and guardians of pupils at St Matthew's Academy have been warned after a case of measles was detected in someone associated with the school.

In a letter obtained by the Herald, which was distributed today, (Friday, June 7) it highlights the symptons of the highly infectious disease and gives advice to those who have only had one MMR jab.

The letter states...

 

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotlan..._from_url=&link_location=live-reporting-story

Warning after North Ayrshire pupil contracts measles (Scotland)
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Parents have been issued with a warning after a high school pupil in North Ayrshire contracted measles.

The pupil at St Matthew's Academy in Saltcoats was attending the school while infectious with the bug.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran said it has been in touch with the person's close contacts and offered vaccinations where appropriate...

 

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Source: https://www.brightonandhoveindepend...ses-of-measles-in-brighton-and-hove-1-8971740

Five cases of measles in Brighton and Hove
Bex Bastable
Published: 11:56
Updated: 12:04 Friday 21 June 2019

Public Health England (PHE) has confirmed five cases of measles in Brighton and Hove ? and has written to local schools and nurseries in a bid to prevent further cases.

PHE said it is working with NHS and the local authority to advise how people can help protect themselves and their families.

Dr Peter English, consultant in communicable disease control for Public Health England South East, said: ?Measles is not a harmless childhood illness as many think ? it is extremely infectious, can strike anyone and sadly in some instances can have very serious long term and life changing consequences...

 

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Source: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/health...lk-school-warns-of-measles-outbreak-1-6167478

Three school children diagnosed with measles following outbreak
PUBLISHED: 13:37 18 July 2019 | UPDATED: 14:29 18 July 2019
Greta Levy

Three pupils have been diagnosed with the measles following an outbreak of the highly-infectious disease in Norfolk.

Hobart High School in Loddon has issued a warning to parents following three confirmed cases of illness at the school. While the pupils are recovering, more cases may still surface.

Headteacher of the school Jim Adams said: "On the July 10 we were made aware that there were three possible cases of measles involving our pupils. We immediately began working with Public Health England.

"Having followed their advice, we contacted parents and carers in order to make them aware and to share this advice. There have been no subsequent reports of any further cases."...

 

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Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mmr-vaccination-call-following-high-numbers-of-measles-cases
Outbreaks of measles and mumps prompt Public Health England to call for anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated.

Published 24 May 2019
Last updated 30 August 2019 ? see all updates
From: Public Health England





[h=2]Latest update[/h] In England, 301 new measles infections were confirmed in the period between April and June 2019 compared to 231 in the first quarter of 2019. Cases were reported in all regions except the North East. Most cases (266) were in unvaccinated individuals aged 15 years and over.
Continuing the increase seen between January and March, 2,028 cases of mumps were also confirmed in the second quarter of 2019, compared to 795 last quarter. The increase in mumps has been mostly driven by outbreaks in university students. Cases were reported across England, predominantly in young adults aged 15 to 34 years.
Dr Mary Ramsay, Head of Immunisation at Public Health England (PHE) said:

Although it is normal to see mumps outbreaks in universities every few years, we are seeing a significant number of cases, the highest quarterly figure since 2009.
Coupled with the continued measles outbreaks these figures clearly demonstrate the need for sustained high vaccination rates.
We?re urging parents and their children, no matter how old they are, to check they?ve had 2 doses of MMR. Measles is easy to catch and can kill. Vaccines are there to stop the spread of disease and save lives.
It?s never too late to protect yourself and others.
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Nearly half of the mumps cases this quarter were unvaccinated. While the mumps component of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is highly effective at protecting young children, immunity can reduce over time. Therefore, older teenagers and adults who received two doses of MMR in childhood can still get mumps although this is generally mild compared to those who are unvaccinated.
One new case of rubella re-infection in a pregnant woman was also reported.

 

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Source: https://www.southend.gov.uk/news/ar...suspected_measles_outbreak_in_southend-on-sea

Statement and public information: Suspected measles outbreak in Southend-on-Sea
Published Wednesday, 2nd October 2019

The council is working with colleagues at Public Health England (PHE) regarding a suspected measles outbreak in Southend-on-Sea involving eight people.

The eight all attend local day services for people with learning disabilities.

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is in direct liaison with specialist health protection clinicians at Public Health England who are managing the suspected outbreak...

 

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Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/17963620.confirmed-case-measles-newport-high-school/

Confirmed case of Measles at Newport High School
By Michael Jones Multi-media reporter

THERE has been a confirmed case of Measles at Newport High School.

In a letter sent to parents and guardians of children who attend the school, Dr Rhianwen Stiff of Public Health Wales wrote: “Public Heath Wales has recently been notified that a person who attends the school has been diagnosed as a confirmed case of measles.” ...

 

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Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/measles-outbreak-warning-after-confirmed-20568142

Measles outbreak warning after confirmed cases of highly contagious illness in Essex
Anyone who may have been directly exposed to the suspected outbreak will be offered the MMR vaccination
ByJames Gregory
22:06, 12 OCT 2019

Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated after a suspected outbreak of measles in Southend-on-Sea.

The warning comes after the council confirmed three people have contracted the highly contagious illness.

Another five people are suspected of having the illness with test results waiting to come in...

 

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Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/4854589/shetland-ferry-public-health-warning/

HEALTH HAZARD Shetland ferry traveller with measles sparks public health alert for hundreds of passengers
Gary Carter
19 Oct 2019, 9:12Updated: 19 Oct 2019, 9:17

A TRAVELLER on a Shetland ferry with measles has sparked public health alert for hundreds of passengers.

More than 240 passengers and crew members may have been exposed to the contagious disease.

The incident emerged when NHS Grampian contacted passengers travelling on the Northlink Ferries-operated vessel - MV Hrossey - from Aberdeen to Shetland on October 7...

 

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Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/f...d-case-of-measles-recorded-on-shetland-ferry/

Public health warning as second case of Measles recorded on Shetland ferry
by Rita Campbell
October 28, 2019, 6:00 pm

Another public health warning has been issued after a second case of measles was been confirmed on the NorthLink Shetland to Aberdeen ferry in less than a month.

A “warn and inform” message was sent out yesterday to all passengers who travelled northbound on October 19, southbound on October 20 and northbound on October 21.

All crew members who travelled on those dates have also been notified.

NHS Shetland is working with authorities including Health Protection Scotland to ensure that all control measures are in place to prevent further spread of the disease...

 

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Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-measles-outbreak-school-vaccine-a4316831.html

Measles outbreak hits south London with almost 90 cases across number of schools
Tim Baker
1 hour ago

Almost 90 cases of measles have been reported in a south London borough, with warnings that unvaccinated children could be excluded from schools.

Parents in Wandsworth have been warned by Public Health England to vaccinate their children following a sudden rise in cases ahead of the Christmas holidays.

Most of the cases have been found in school children aged between 10 and 19 years old who did not get their full set of shots when they were younger.

A number of schools have suffered “large outbreaks” of the disease, according to PHE...

 

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Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/measles-die-public-health-england-a4319181.html

Man infected with measles died in UK this year, Public Health England confirms
Tim Baker
1 hour ago

A man died in the UK after getting infected with measles in the same month that the country lost its measles-free status.

The news of the death in August comes as an outbreak of the viral infection strikes south London.

Almost 90 people - mostly teenagers - have contracted the disease in the Wandsworth area since September...

 

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Source: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/r...es-cases-confirmed-berkshire-parents-17511146

Measles cases confirmed in Berkshire as parents urged to ensure children have MMR vaccine
According to officials, Slough has the lowest MMR vaccination rate in the county after cases were confirmed in Bracknell and Wokingham
ByIan Hughes
19:00, 3 JAN 2020 Updated20:34, 3 JAN 2020

People across Berkshire have been urged to make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date after two confirmed cases of measles in Bracknell and Wokingham.

Parents especially are advised to check their children are protected with two doses of the MMR vaccine.

And according to Slough Borough Council, the town has the lowest vaccination rates throughout all of Berkshire...

 

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Source: https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/18165247.highly-contagious-measles-cases-confirmed-bucks--/

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Highly contagious measles cases confirmed in Bucks - what you should do
By Stephanie Wareham Audience and Content Editor

Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Bucks and there are three suspected - prompting a warning to be issued to residents.

Public Health England (PHE) South East is urging people in Buckinghamshire to check they are up-to-date with two doses of the MMR vaccine following four confirmed and three suspected cases of measles in the Aylesbury area...