Significant measles outbreak affecting north London schools and nurseries

• A significant measles outbreak is affecting unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries across north-east London.
• The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed 34 cases in Enfield between January and February, with over 60 suspected cases reported by local schools and nurseries.
• Some children affected by the highly infectious viral illness have required hospital treatment due to complications.
• Enfield has one of the lowest MMR vaccination rates in the UK, with only 64.3 per cent of five-year-olds having received both doses.
• Health officials are urging parents to ensure their children receive two doses of the MMRV vaccine, emphasising it is the only way to prevent the disease and protect vulnerable individuals.

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Health officials confirm ‘big measles outbreak’ among children under 10