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UKHSA Measles Alert After Adult Dies and Hundreds of Cases Reported
Health officials said most cases were in children 10 and under as NHS leaders aim to contact about 1 million families for missed MMR doses.
- The UKHSA confirmed an adult with an "underlying immunological problem" has died from measles, bringing this year's death toll to three, with 883 confirmed cases in England from the start of the year to July 6.
- Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation declared England no longer has measles elimination status, while England recorded 959 confirmed cases throughout 2025, with Enfield identified as the primary hotspot.
- Health officials previously confirmed two children died from the virus in June, as all regions reported cases with 52% in London, 17% in the West Midlands, and 10% in the North West.
- The NHS launched a catch-up campaign for children aged two to 11 who missed MMR or MMRV vaccine doses, aiming to contact around a million families via app, text, email, or letter.
- Because measles is highly infectious, vaccination remains essential to protect those most at risk, including pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems; residents should contact their GPs if unsure about vaccination status.
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England's measles cases near 900 as third death confirmed this year
England has recorded its third measles-related fatality this year, with health authorities confirming that an adult who had an underlying immunological condition has died from the disease.The death follows the loss of two children to measles announced in June, marking a grim toll as the outbreak continues to spread across the country.According to UK Health Security Agency data, 883 confirmed measles infections were documented in England from Jan…
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