London Overtakes West Midlands In Measles Cases As Fears Of An Outbreak Grow
The Independent|April 15, 2024
London has overtaken the West Midlands with the largest number of measles cases, raising concerns that the capital could become a hotspot for the disease.
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London Overtakes West Midlands In Measles Cases As Fears Of An Outbreak Grow

Over the past six months, a dramatic increase has been reported in the number of infections, with 62 of the 195 cases being based in the capital since 11 March. This is in comparison to just 11 cases in the whole of March last year.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that England is seeing the highest number of infections in a decade, with vaccination rates among children consistently falling. To prevent a major outbreak, a minimum of 95 per cent of the population needs to be vaccinated with the MMR jabs, yet millions of children under the age of 16 are not fully protected.

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