Health officials in the US and UK are on high alert due to alarming measles outbreaks. Reports of measles exposure in Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and New Jersey have prompted warnings. Vaccine hesitancy and low vaccination rates are attributed to the surge in measles cases. The UK Health Security Agency has declared a 'national incident' over the rising measles cases, urging urgent action to increase MMR vaccination uptake. Pop-up MMR vaccination clinics have been set up in the West Midlands. A TikTok campaign is suggested to boost MMR vaccine uptake amid the ongoing measles outbreak.
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
Pop-up MMR vaccination clinics set up across West Midlands amid measles outbreak. https://t.co/usmdCSJK13
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
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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
Pop-up MMR vaccination clinics have been set up after an increase in measles cases across the West Midlands. https://t.co/usmdCSJK13
Measles outbreak: UK declares national health incident over rising cases https://t.co/ICprrOUGQx
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
America staring down barrel of biggest measles outbreak in decades https://t.co/R22PIxirhp https://t.co/yQaee2XWIZ
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
UK declares 'national incident' over measles outbreak https://t.co/mZ702SyAbi
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
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 outbreaks are occurring in the Philadelphia area and some pockets of the US. Here's why doctors are concerned - my interview @abc13houston https://t.co/OsruBloAYq
🏥 Measles will spread around country without better jab uptake, health leaders warn Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/o19y1ccCpL
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
Misinformation kills. "Research suggests that the surge in measles cases is attributed to vaccine hesitancy surrounding the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, as uptake is declining." Vaccine hesitancy causes cases of measles to rise in UK: https://t.co/i5zHs2U8Tm
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
Measles outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the US. Here's why doctors are concerned https://t.co/HbuLVnGZZz https://t.co/7IUeXRYQEi
MEASLES: With these reports of measles exposure in PA, DC and NJ, time to remember some facts about the vaccine-preventable measles virus Virginia warns of potential measles exposure at DC airports https://t.co/PgDYOqCD12 https://t.co/psOLhGauYX
Alarming measles outbreaks in US, UK put health officials on high alert https://t.co/r5T5Zw3QLc
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