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UKHSA Summer Health Warning as Measles Cases Surge in England and Europe
- The UK Health Security Agency announced continuing measles outbreaks mostly affecting children under 10 across England in 2024.
- This increase comes amid reduced MMR vaccination rates and more families journeying abroad this summer to areas currently experiencing measles outbreaks in Europe.
- Since January, England reported 420 confirmed cases, with London hardest hit, accounting for 162 cases or nearly 40% of the total.
- Dr Vanessa Saliba urged all families to ensure two MMR doses before travel, stating, "It is never too late to catch up."
- The outbreaks highlight ongoing risks, as Europe recorded over 127,000 cases in 2024, the highest since 1997, emphasizing the need for widespread vaccination.
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UK households returning from holiday in 10 countries told 'make GP appointment' - Birmingham Live
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it is now concerned that “more outbreaks may occur again on a larger scale this summer as families with unvaccinated children and adults travel to countries where there are outbreaks”.
The number of cases has reached a level not seen in 25 years.
Fears of measles 'surge' in UK when unvaccinated kids return from summer holiday
Measles typically causes a widespread rash and sometimes severe complications (Picture: Shutterstock) The UK is at risk of a ‘surge’ in measles cases in the coming months due to a decline in vaccine uptake, officials have warned. Unvaccinated children are expected to pick up the virus on summer trips abroad, with a number of popular destinations having seen ‘large’ outbreaks this year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. France, Italy, S…
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