The rise of measles in the UK is concentrated in major cities like Birmingham and London currently. Figures from NHS England suggest more than 3.4 million children under the age of 16 years are unprotected against this trio of serious, and preventable, diseases. Roald Dahl whose daughter died of Measles urging everyone to get vaccinated because his daughter didn’t have the option. Cariad Evans, a virologist from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has today stressed that if you have measles or symptoms, then you should continue to avoid all public areas for at least four days after the rash appears. Further outbreaks of measles will spread from Birmingham to other towns and cities including Worcester, Malvern and Evesham unless urgent action is taken to increase Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination uptake in areas at greatest risk.

Source: The Times January 28, 2024 10:03 UTC