Health officials in the UK have issued urgent warnings about the rapid spread of measles, prompting a national call to action. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident due to the rise in measles cases. Low vaccination rates have been highlighted as a major concern, with specific areas such as London and the North West being identified as having low uptake. The call to action aims to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease, with millions of parents urged to ensure their children receive the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The urgency of the situation is underscored by the tragic case of a child who died from measles-related complications. Health experts emphasize the importance of MMR vaccination to protect against the potentially deadly virus.
BREAKING: Measles cases surge 30-fold in Europe in 2023: WHO READ: https://t.co/sBU9TIxcFZ https://t.co/K5Y4XCE7Up
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
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
Measles cases are rising in England. You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of their two doses. For more information, please visit https://t.co/yGPX8gglD0 #TwoCities https://t.co/f8kMXCHuBT
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
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
'You don't need many people around who are infectious to allow measles to spread.' Dr David Ellman explains to @TomSwarbrick1 why the UK is seeing a spread in measles cases, which is '5 or 6 times more infectious' than Covid. https://t.co/PRa1bpjAyN
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
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective and the best way to protect yourself from measles says @PreetKGillMP
Live now: members press government on the surge in measles cases across the country and @UKHSA declaring a national health incident. 🔴Watch live ⬇️ https://t.co/0BdV4ZyYnY
.@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 vaccine to be offered at pop-up clinics in London schools as cases surge https://t.co/T1N5VVTnhO
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
NHS doctor and author @Doctor_Emeka joins Sky News Breakfast to discuss the urgent action needed to stop further outbreaks of measles across the UK, after a national incident was declared 🕐 8:45 👉 #Breakfast 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube 📱 Watch live: https://t.co/jCgTS4BQOp
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
Measles is a nasty, infectious viral disease. #MMR vaccinations provide protection against this disease. Oldham levels of #MMR vaccinations are very low. If your child *hasn't* been vaccinated please contact your GP for information. https://t.co/3vK5KzPF8z
Rise in measles cases prompts vaccination campaign in England https://t.co/SUyTDTxT5X
A TikTok campaign is needed to boost uptake of the MMR vaccine amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Birmingham MP Jess Phillips has said https://t.co/WNt2MaJi2X
❌ Under the Tories, the UK has lost its measles elimination status and we are now seeing a measles outbreak across the country. 💉 It is vital that we increase the overall uptake and coverage of MMR vaccinations to prevent further spread. https://t.co/BDuddb1GsJ
Please ensure your children have had their vaccinations. Measles used to be eradicated in the UK. https://t.co/YfMdFXf7S9
Here is a #Measles campaign we designed for @WHO Please share! Measles vaccines can save children’s health and for some their life! https://t.co/FEMcvuzNb5 https://t.co/8lyLpvCYXR
Measles spreads easily. Anyone who is not vaccinated can catch it. Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences, so make sure you’re up to date with #MMR vaccinations, and ask your GP practice about catch up jabs if needed. https://t.co/ogq1EDuHzp
The @UKHSA has declared the UK's soaring no. of measles cases a national incident. Measles can - and does - cause brain damage, disability & death. If you’re thinking of not vaccinating your kids, please, please chat to a nurse or doctor. The anti-vax movement is deadly. https://t.co/GC9mJ3eDK1
Health chiefs call for urgent vaccination drive for measles after 'national incident' declared in the UK with warnings that too few youngsters are protected against potentially deadly virus https://t.co/jfO1a071I3 https://t.co/rYaDGXnsnd
Outbreaks of #measles will spread to other towns and cities in the UK without urgent action to increase measles, mumps, and rubella #MMR vaccination uptake, the UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA has warned https://t.co/NDMDDgcXgG
A woman from Birmingham who caught measles in her early twenties and now has ongoing health issues is urging people who aren't fully vaccinated to get the jab. https://t.co/wbsJ1O5uQu
UK declares 'national incident' over measles outbreak https://t.co/mZ702SyAbi
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella reveals heartbreaking brain cancer diagnosis (🎙️: @OriginalFresca) https://t.co/AambQK1xmf https://t.co/VrdQeCAXPs
There has been a rise in the number of measles cases in England. Children who get measles can be very poorly and some will suffer life changing complications. The best way for parents to protect their children from measles is the MMR vaccine. https://t.co/iJnHn3Vocx
A mother whose child died aged six from a brain inflammation caused by measles hopes sharing her story will encourage parents to “vaccinate more” ✍️: @sarahping_ https://t.co/43ECgbxfSC
Measles outbreak warning in Surrey due to low vaccination rates https://t.co/A4PSkQRbQk
Cases of measles in children and adults are rising in Sandwell and the wider West Midlands and it's crucial that we take preventive measures to protect ourselves and our communities. Measles is entirely preventable, but vaccination is the only way to control this highly…
The measles symptoms YOU need to know about - as UK health chief Jenny Harries says urgent action is needed to stop the infection spreading around the country https://t.co/2H9Apn5JpZ https://t.co/9OswSXRDDM
Measles is on the rise in England with outbreaks in London. The capital also has one of the lowest vaccination uptakes for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella jabs. @htamedia looks at why we're seeing an increase in cases and the advice you should follow. #measles @NHSEngland https://t.co/cnQ1eELB54
Urgent alarm: UK Health Agency declares national emergency amid surging measles outbreak https://t.co/cIsQd4XL22 https://t.co/fEeJwTII54
Measles is likely to spread rapidly across more parts of the UK unless more people take up the vaccine, a senior health official has warned, with the North West highlighted as an area where there was low uptake in 2022-23. https://t.co/Mr1ZP7imqm
National ‘call to action’ needed to prevent spread of measles, says health chief https://t.co/zKxzP62YpJ
UK health agency warns 'very real risk' measles outbreak spreads https://t.co/rXB8c6hBfO https://t.co/pYIRAfWb0G
People are encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles are rising in London. https://t.co/x6H1Djqzgv
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🏥 Measles will spread around country without better jab uptake, health leaders warn Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/o19y1ccCpL
BREAKING: UKHSA declare a national incident over rise in measles https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/AUWO58lGsF
Urgent action needed to stop Measles spreading across towns and cities, say health experts Read more ⬇ https://t.co/wYluGTZeU0
Britons have been given a national call to action as measles continues to spread at a worrying pace https://t.co/9teALPaCCH
Measles is likely to spread rapidly across more parts of the UK unless more people take up the vaccine, a senior health official has warned. https://t.co/rV5j5vHtyy
Measles is likely to spread rapidly across parts of the UK unless more people 'take up the vaccine' according to Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency. She says "vaccination rates" are "well below" what is recommended by the World Health… https://t.co/wrPWKtCtSB
'Call to action' on measles issued by UK top health official https://t.co/C74auYzhKV
Despite having a very effective and easily available vaccine, measles outbreaks have continued to pop up in the United States over the last two decades. https://t.co/z7OjpBRwCg https://t.co/z7OjpBRwCg
Pop up MMR clinics set up amid measles outbreak https://t.co/LcLaeFH62F