Health officials across the UK and Europe are urging millions of parents to ensure their children receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine amidst a significant surge in measles cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 30-fold increase in measles cases in Europe in 2023 compared to 2022, with over 30,000 cases, 21,000 hospitalizations, and five deaths. This resurgence is attributed to falling vaccination rates, which have reached the lowest levels in a decade, and pandemic disruptions to routine immunizations. The UK Government has warned that almost 3.5 million under 16s are at risk, and the NHS is contacting parents to book missed vaccinations. Experts stress that opting out of the MMR vaccine not only increases the risk of measles but also weakens immune memory against other infections for 2-3 years.
After the World Health Organization reported a 30-fold increase between 2022 and 2023, a measles outbreak in Europe has public health officials worried. | By @Loisco https://t.co/yHg8KyIENo
Why measles is surging in Europe and what’s being done https://t.co/wAn7cgSsNw via @ashleighfurlong https://t.co/iqB3YqbPf6
Parents rush to jab children against measles: Spike in numbers seeking MMR vaccine after 'national incident' declared over surge in cases https://t.co/Oj0eijEWvx https://t.co/Clzj3u6D9r
Why measles is surging in the UK and parts of continental Europe https://t.co/2iSvv3uL1P
A serious outbreak of measles in England could grow to tens of thousands of cases, health experts warn, as Europe grapples with a spike in the highly contagious disease. https://t.co/HkgRtyjWaH
🔴 Surge of children receive catch-up measles jabs in wake of outbreak. Read more 👇 https://t.co/blEwpvEscK
🔊As measles vaccination uptake sits well below @WHO’s recommended level in the UK, Professor @HelenEBedford from @UCLchildhealth @UCLPopHealthSci joins @PreetKGillMP on #BBCnewscast to discuss the recent rise of cases among children in the West Midlands. https://t.co/W6mLuDPxJB
Why Has The Number Of Measles Cases Been Rising So Rapidly All Over The World? https://t.co/BGPVtI5Err
There was a nearly 45-fold increase in #measles cases in Europe last year. Health chiefs are warning that cases are still rising and urgent measures are needed to prevent further spread. Approximately 40,000 people were infected in 2023. https://t.co/MMLbrp0UC9
Measles, a disease preventable by vaccination, is resurgent in parts of Europe. Small outbreaks of the disease have also popped up in parts of the U.S., where most cases have been linked to travel outside the country. https://t.co/r8QV3UhZNw
Fresh warning over measles after 'alarming' 45-fold rise in cases across Europe https://t.co/Q6JSMZe3QY https://t.co/mJzGXQB6kC
Measles is highly contagious, with risks even before a rash appears. Protect your child from serious illness by ensuring they're up to date with MMR vaccinations. Let's prioritise the health of our children and city. https://t.co/BR0qCYrztq
#Measles cases are on the rise. ↗️ It’s one of the most contagious diseases. If one person has it, nearly everyone around them will catch it if not vaccinated. To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date. More information: https://t.co/hh0rT9puga https://t.co/NHLvzMP4Yd
Health officials around the world are scrambling to combat a rising tide of measles as falling vaccination rates and increased travel after the Covid-19 pandemic help the dangerous virus stage an alarming comeback. https://t.co/gu88cLjpGy
Measles can be very serious but is completely preventable. 💉 You can get both doses of your MMR vaccine for free on the NHS whatever your age and I urge everyone who is not vaccinated to contact their GP. The Government must take urgent action to address this crisis.
What You Need To Know About Measles After WHO Sounds Alarm Over Killer Virus In Europe https://t.co/yZRO38TuHq https://t.co/MjPnThIeP0
WHO issues fresh warning over measles after 'alarming' 45-fold rise in cases across Europe https://t.co/Q6JSMZe3QY https://t.co/5c9KCl3TPr
Another 70 suspected measles cases in UK as WHO warns of 'alarming rise' in spread across Europe Read more 🔗 https://t.co/GWK2WOGvhr
Measles cases are rising at alarming rates in Europe, the @WHO warned, with the region seeing a 30-fold increase. Why aren’t parents getting their kids vaccinated for this serious disease? https://t.co/AuG5whBSo0
🦠London is a hotbed for measles. But why is the disease on the rise in the capital and across the UK? https://t.co/sFvxRtAyGW
Many families in Birmingham will be concerned by the rapid spread of measles in the city. 5 years ago, the UK was declared measles-free. It's a badge of shame for this Govt that the UK has lost this status on its watch. My appearance on Newscast 👇🏽 https://t.co/y6zKLSBn7F https://t.co/69d0qfB44H
Another 70 suspected measles cases in UK as WHO warns of 'alarming rise' in spread of the disease across Europe Read more 🔗 https://t.co/2L4xHHH9Qr
“The WHO European Region is experiencing an alarming rise in measles cases. Over 30,000 cases were reported by 40 of the Region’s 53 Member States between January and October. Compared to 941 cases in all of 2022, this represents a more than 30-fold rise.” https://t.co/wEnggT7ZKX
Our Mp @PreetKGillMP is absolutely right 👇 Measles is not a minor thing - protect yourself , your family & those you care about , get vaccinated ! https://t.co/MEH45W4jLB
Alarming 30-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO 🦠🇬🇧🇪🇺 Idiocy. https://t.co/MjRRYl3dSD
Warning over 'alarming' 45-fold rise in measles cases across Europe as WHO chiefs urge parents to make sure kids have had both MMR jabs before going on holiday https://t.co/rWMXTSq0iP https://t.co/hgRJ2Y4nWR
'There has been a 30-fold rise in cases across Europe' Theo Chikomba reports from Birmingham on the 'alarming' rise in cases of measles. https://t.co/fGZjeId33v
Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab as cases of measles rise rapidly in London. https://t.co/0kDElaRhRX
"Dr Hans Kluge, regional director at the WHO, said: 'We have seen, in the region, not only a 30-fold increase in measles cases, but also nearly 21,000 hospitalisations and five measles-related deaths. This is concerning'." https://t.co/jr2PmoyCXW
Measles cases are on the rise. It can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially for children and those with weakened immune systems. Two doses of the MMR vaccine gives lifelong protection. Contact your GP practice about getting vaccinated. More from… https://t.co/OwynWhxdv6
WHO urges 'urgent' vaccination response as measles cases surge in Europe https://t.co/J5K6kscmEy https://t.co/7qdlujOq5m
Alarming 30-fold rise in measles in Europe @WHO https://t.co/o0kTE9zXHe
Europe reports ‘alarming rise’ in measles after cases surge in 2023. Health officials blame pandemic disruptions to routine immunisations and call for ‘urgent vaccination efforts’ to prevent further spread. @maeve_cullinan reports. https://t.co/tort7kwG1A
BREAKING: Measles cases surge 30-fold in Europe in 2023: WHO READ: https://t.co/sBU9TIxcFZ https://t.co/K5Y4XCE7Up
#BREAKING Europe saw 30-fold increase in reported measles cases in 2023: World Health Organization (WHO) https://t.co/qLZKr4OyOo
The rise in #measles cases in Europe is really unsettling. @WHO_Europe reports a more than 30-fold increase in cases in 2023 (just Jan-Oct!) than in 2022. 30,000 cases, 21,000 hospitalizations, 5 deaths. Chickens are coming home to roost with falling measles vaccination rates. https://t.co/KeQUPUGkdG
Alarming rise in measles in Europe - health chiefs https://t.co/jBjHHTSyNi
Measles cases rise 30-fold in Europe, alarming health officials https://t.co/tZwZS4cP7B via @ashleighfurlong https://t.co/puJO9uVmcq
Measles cases are rising at alarming rates in Europe, the World Health Organization warns, with the region seeing a 30-fold increase https://t.co/H8iLEl1MxN
With England seeing a surge of #measles cases, in #Parliament I asked @mariacaulfield whether the @DHSCgovuk will take the #MMR vaccines to communities most at risk, a strategy that was so successful during the #Covid vaccine rollout. You can view my question 👇 https://t.co/FSzfvdnd2z
U.K. health officials on Monday urged millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella #vaccines during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade. https://t.co/0DuPfqoMOb
💉 Health experts are trying to tackle the MMR vaccine's falling uptake rate, which has contributed to the recent measles outbreak Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/QnkINHwZOs https://t.co/63p5Uia1Nf
U.K. health officials on Monday urged millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade. https://t.co/yHCoUO5SUU
Measles has been making headlines, with experts saying a “national call to action” needs to be made to ensure children are vaccinated against the potentially deadly virus. So, why is measles serious, and what else do you need to know about it? https://t.co/QCmTGrRAbR
Almost 3.5 million under 16s are at risk of catching measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), the Government has warned as parents were urged to book their children in for jabs ✍️: @richard_kaputt, David Lynch and @StormLNewton https://t.co/AfNTvwEf14
Millions of parents in England are being contacted by the NHS and urged to make an appointment to have their children vaccinated against measles, as cases rise across the country. https://t.co/v2EftNnfIV
What are the symptoms of measles, how big a threat is it - and why aren't people getting vaccinated? 👇 https://t.co/IekmOr5oCm
Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases https://t.co/DZGkweOEVq
UK health officials urge vaccinations amid surge in measles cases https://t.co/kbE5Dnzykj https://t.co/eCjumTPESb
Millions of UK parents are being urged to get measles vaccinations because cases are surging. #8NN https://t.co/wZOEQZpF3Z
.@NHS is rolling out a significant MMR vaccination campaign to combat a measles outbreak that could have been avoided. Per @michaelmina_lab & team's important work, opting out of MMR vaccine not only risks measles but disables immune memory against other infections for 2-3 yrs https://t.co/aQlzHyRmv9
Measles in the UK: tell us how you have been affected by the outbreak https://t.co/RcvrGNrNvQ
Millions of parents in England are being urged to book their children in for missed measles, mumps, and rubella jabs, amid a “very real risk” of measles outbreaks across the country. https://t.co/g9fl7ZGELJ
Measles cases are rising in England. You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these 2 doses. For more information ➡️ https://t.co/pGbmMXqcSf https://t.co/mYv4Qp2aNG
Parents urged to book MMR jabs for their children amid 'very real risk' of measles outbreaks https://t.co/4wHoSODvTy https://t.co/umIoQgl2mP
Parents urged to book missed MMR vaccines amid 'very real risk' of measles outbreaks Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/CxV5opxdtE