UK 2023 Measles

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-65481976

Rise in UK measles cases causing concern
Published 6 hours ago
By James Gallagher

A "very concerning" rise in the number of people catching meals in the UK has been reported by health officials.

The virus spreads incredibly easily and a fall in vaccination rates is leaving more children vulnerable to infection.

There were 54 cases of meals in the whole of last year. However, there have already been 49 in the first four months of 2023.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is encouraging parents to ensure their children's vaccinations are up to date.​

 

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nkj7z7r1po

New meals cases prompt fresh health warning
1 hour Aug

A council has issued a warning after several new cases of meals were confirmed.

There have been three known cases in north-east England and one in the North West, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

Colin Cox, director of public health for Cumberland Council, said measles, mumps and rubella remain "highly infectious" conditions.

He issued a reminder that the vaccine provides "safe and effective protection".

He said those who had not had two doses, including children and adults, should arrange to have their course completed with their GP...​

 

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-66297202

Seven children hit by measles outbreak at Stoke-on-Trent school
Published 2 hours ago​
By Michele Paduano
BBC Midlands health correspondent

Seven cases of measles have broken out in a Staffordshire school, with health officials warning people to be vigilant.

All children infected at the North Road Academy and nursery in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, had not received an MMR vaccination.

Pupils not fully vaccinated who were in close contact with the children were quarantined for 21 days.

It is thought a pupil who had travelled abroad caught the first case...


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Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/measles-england-cases-latest-vaccine/

Measles cases reach three-year high in England
141 confirmed cases recorded between January and July 2023, with more than half of infections detected in London, say UK health officials
By Harriet Barber, Global Health Security
5 September 2023 • 4:14pm

Measles cases in England have reached a three-year high, with 141 confirmed cases recorded between January and July 2023, according to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

More than half of the infections – 60 per cent – were detected in London, while all other regions have recorded at least one case.

Imported cases accounted for 23 per cent of the total, while the rest were caught by community transmission, leading health experts to warn that further cases are likely...​

 

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Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/number-cases-measles-wales-rises-27997817

Number of cases of measles in Wales rises
Cases have doubled in Wales and England compared to the same period last year
By Cathy OwenBreaking News Editor
17:45, 27 OCT 2023

Parts of Wales and England are seeing a surge in measles cases, according to the latest data. There were 451 suspected infections between July and October 22 – more than double the 204 cases seen during the same period in 2022.

Separate figures show that MMR vaccination is at a 12-year low leaving experts fearing there could be more outbreaks of the disease. Measles is contagious but is easily preventable with vaccination, which comes in two doses. Children in the UK can have a first dose of the MMR vaccine on or after their first birthday and the second dose by the time they are three and a half years old.

The Notification of Infectious Diseases report (NOIDS), which tracks suspected infectious disease cases in England and Wales, showed there were 27 cases of measles in the week ending October 22. Infection rates have been consistently high, jumping to 33 during the week ending October 8, the data revealed.

London is the hardest hit with seven positive tests with Ealing reporting the most infections followed by Lewisham, Brent, Hillingdon, and Hounslow. Four positive tests came from Wales with one from Cardiff and the others from the Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda, and Torfaen. There were no recorded cases in the southwest of England.​..

 

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Source: https://www.herald.wales/national-n...-cardiff-public-health-wales-urges-vigilance/

Measles outbreak declared in Cardiff: Public Health Wales urges vigilance
6 hours ago

Public Health Wales (PHW) has declared a measles outbreak in the capital city, with seven young children confirmed to be infected over the last six weeks. The outbreak has raised alarm bells, prompting health authorities to urge parents to ensure their children are up to date with the MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine, which is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease...

 

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Source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/ot...y-after-students-contract-disease/ar-AA1jwCQn

Measles outbreak spreads to another city after students contract disease
Story by Jasper King • 9h​

An outbreak of measles has been declared in England following a spike in the number of cases.

Two cases have been found in Leicester and the county’s director of public health, Rob Howard, has urged parents to make sure their children have had MMR jabs.

He said: ‘We have recently had two confirmed cases of measles in the city; one case is a university student, and the other is a school student.​..

 

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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-67503830

Sheffield health officials warn of measles outbreak in city
22nd November 2023, 01:49 EST​

Health officials have urged people to be vigilant following a measles outbreak in Sheffield.

The warning comes after vaccine rates among young children in the UK dipped to a 10-year low.

Latest figures show only 84.5% had received a second shot of the protective measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab - the lowest since 2010-11...


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Source: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/n...es-coventry-warwickshire-devastating-28158782

Measles cases in Coventry and Warwickshire as 'devastating resurgence' seen across UK
There have been cases notified across our region
coventrytelegraph
24 Nov. 2023

The number of cases of measles in Coventry and Warwickshire have been confirmed as the nation is hit by an 'devastating resurgence'. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) notified of twice as many suspected cases as in 2022 following a reported fall in the vaccine rates.

According to data, in the last five weeks alone, the UKHSA has received 137 notifications of potential measles cases. It includes 19 in the West Midlands region, reports BirminghamLive. According to an interactive map, there have been four in the Coventry and Warwicksire area.

The map shows that Coventry has had one measles notification as has Nuneaton and Bedworth.There are no others listed for Warwickshire but Solihull has had 2 measles notifications and neighbouring Birmingham has had six measles notifications...​