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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

RARE PHOTOS: Measles outbreak leaves several children seriously unwell as alert issued by nhs | Rare Historical Photos

A measles outbreak on Merseyside has left several children “seriously unwell”, a top NHS hospital has warned as it urged people to get vaccinated to help combat the spread of the disease.

The rise in cases, according to an alert on Alder Hey Children’s Hospital websites, is also driving an increase in patients attending its A&E.

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