Measles Outbreak In England 2024. The nhs says measles is a highly contagious disease, external and can cause serious complications in some people. Health authorities are investigating after a number of people in devon tested positive for a microscopic.
This article is more than 3 months old. There were 1,603 suspected cases of measles in england and wales in 2023, according to the uk health security agency.
Urgent Warning Over Measles Outbreak As Cases Surge In England And Wales.
By patrick smith and aria bendix.
That Figure Is More Than Triple The 362 Cases Seen All Last Year And The Biggest Outbreak In More Than A Decade.
By michelle roberts,digital health editor.
Health Authorities Are Investigating After A Number Of People In Devon Tested Positive For A Microscopic.
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39.8% Of Cases Were In London (76 Of 191), With The West Midlands Accounting For A Quarter Of Cases.
Anyone who is not protected against measles can get measles while abroad and easily spread it to others when they return home.
More Than 1,000 Cases Of Measles Have Been Confirmed In England Since The Current Outbreak Began, Figures Show.
25, 2024, 2:45 pm pst.
Updated Data From 2023 Are Driving Home The Urgency Of A Swift And Concerted Response To Measles Outbreaks In The Who European Region, Underpinned By The Need To Protect Everyone Who Remains Vulnerable To The Disease.