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Starmer hits out at Reform over past vaccine claims as measles cases surge

Labour prime minister criticises Nigel Farage’s party after a controversial doctor was allowed to spread false claims that Covid vaccines are linked to the cancers affecting the royal family at Reform conference

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer pleads with London parents to get children vaccinated against measles amid 'big outbreak' in city

The Prime Minister hit out at politicians ‘giving oxygen to conspiracy theories’ about the safety of vaccines

Evening Standard

I am one of the many London parents who haven’t vaccinated their children against measles – let me explain

COMMENT: A new outbreak of measles is spreading across north London, and it’s a wake-up call to all mums like me who didn’t give the MMR vaccines to our children, says Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

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The 4 Most Vulnerable Groups In Charlotte, NC Measles Outbreak

As of mid February 2026, measles cases in the Charlotte area have been on the rise. The city’s health department issued exposure notices for four...

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NHS ’clearly failing’ to ensure children get measles vaccine, experts warn

Calls grow for reform of England’s vaccination system including delivery of jabs in pharmacies as take-up falls

The Guardian - UK

‘A lot of vaccine hesitancy’: how north London council is responding to measles outbreak

Health professionals are having to find innovative ways to reach parents whose children have not had the MMR jab

The Guardian - UK

Mapped: London’s MMR vaccination rates as measles outbreak hits London

Kensington and Chelsea, Hackney and Hammersmith and Fulham reported the lowest uptake

Evening Standard

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Mapped: Areas of England with the lowest MMR vaccine rates

All London boroughs have a vaccination rate below 80 per cent, according to UKHSA data of five-year-olds receiving both MMR vaccines

The Independent UK

Up to 160,000 Londoners could catch measles in a huge outbreak, health chiefs warn as cases spread among children in Enfield

The UK Health Security Agency highlighted modelling showing how the virus could hit the city where vaccination levels are low

Evening Standard

Experts sound alarm on further measles outbreaks due to low vaccination rates

Just 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds in Enfield had received both doses of the MMR vaccine in 2024/25 – one of the lowest rates in the country

The Independent UK

Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child?

A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections

The Guardian - UK

The measles symptoms to look out for as cases rise across UK

The early symptoms of measles can appear similar to other illnesses – here’s what to look out for

The Independent UK

Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London

UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach

The Guardian - UK

Significant measles outbreak affecting north London schools and nurseries

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‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK

It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?

The Independent UK

‘Big measles outbreak’ leaves children hospitalised as health officials give warning

Some children in hospital for treatment, UK Health Security Agency says after outbreak hits schools and nurseries

The Independent UK

Measles: How it spreads and who is most at risk as UK loses elimination status

Measles is a viral infection that spreads with alarming ease among those not fully protected and can lead to severe complications

Evening Standard

What is measles and how does it spread?

Dozens of suspected cases have been reported in north London amid an outbreak across several schools.

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London schoolchildren face being forced to learn from home amid alarming measles outbreak

Warning to parents as 60 suspected cases reported across seven schools and nursery in Enfield as area battles one of lowest vaccine uptake rates in country

The Guardian - UK

More than 30 children infected in north London measles outbreak

Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital

The Independent UK

More than 60 children infected in ‘fast-spreading’ London measles outbreak

More than 60 measles cases have been reported in London this year

Euronews

Measles cases are dropping, but is Europe out of danger?

At least eight European countries have reported a steep increase in cases, despite a general downward trend.

The Independent UK

Percentage of Americans who see flu and measles vaccines as safe is declining

A new survey’s findings come amid a historic year for measles and flu, including the largest measles outbreak since 2000

Euronews

Why measles are still a challenge: Experts warn vaccination hesitancy fuels Europe spread

Health agencies warn that measles remains a challenge in Europe despite a 2025 decline from the previous year's record high, urging urgent action on vaccination hesitancy.

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Why School-Aged Children Are Most Vulnerable in Mongolia’s Measles Surge

Mongolia is facing a severe measles outbreak, with over 14,000 confirmed cases reported. School-aged children, especially those who received only one vaccine dose, are most at risk. Measles is highly contagious, spreading through the air or contact with infected surfaces, and can cause serious complications in children. Health authorities strongly…

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