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Commentary: America should spearhead nonaggression treaties for biological labs in war zones

The conflict in Sudan suddenly drew new levels of alarm when hostile forces in the capital city of Khartoum seized a biological research lab containing lethal viruses such as cholera, measles and polio.

Chicago Tribune

London children to be offered MMR and polio vaccines through primary schools

Parents urged to check children’s vaccination status amid rise in measles cases

Evening Standard

Low uptake of MMR vaccine letting measles ‘gain foothold’ in London

Senior health official warns capital could see further outbreaks if children don’t receive jab

Evening Standard

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Bristol has the lowest uptake of MMR vaccines in the South West amid spiking measles cases

There has been a spike in measles cases recently

Bristol Post

Victorian disease set to make comeback as low vaccine numbers 'begging for outbreak'

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. Symptoms include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash.

Daily Mirror

Maine sees its 1st measles case in four years

Maine reported a potential measles case in a child and is awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

LiveScience

England regions most at risk of measles outbreaks as MMR vaccination rates drop

Jab rates well below the 95% target set by the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease

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Measles warning as cases jump up and experts fear summer surge

The MMR vaccination is the best way to protect against measles

Liverpool Echo

Four measles red flags everyone should know amid surge in cases and urgent warning

The UK Health Security Agency is calling on parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations after detecting 49 cases between January and April. This compares to 54 cases in the whole of 2022

Daily Mirror

Warning issued to parents after rise in measles cases - the symptoms to look out for

Parents are being urged to check their child's MMR vaccination status following a rise in cases

Manchester Evening News

Mapped: Measles cases in your area as infection rates surge

Most of the cases have been in London, though they have cropped up in other regions

The Independent UK

Measles cases on the rise in England, say public health experts

Parents and guardians urged to ensure children are vaccinated against potentially deadly disease, with adults also eligible for jabs

The Guardian - UK

Measles symptoms: Seven key warning signs of highly infectious disease after UK outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has warned parents to check their children are up to date with MMR vaccinations after an outbreak of 49 measles cases so far this year across Britain

Daily Mirror

Measles warning as parents urged to check children are up to date with jabs amid rise in cases

The UK Health Security Agency says there have been 49 measles cases between January and April - compared to 54 cases in the whole of 2022

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Daily Record

Measles warning as cases rise and parents 'strongly urged' to make one check

Measles case numbers in the last four months were higher than the entire figure for 2022.

Evening Standard

‘Very concerning’ rise in measles cases in London children as officials make vaccine plea

London parents urged to ensure MMR vaccinations are up to date for young children

The Independent UK

Measles cases surge in England as experts issue warning to parents

Doctors told to be vigilant to further cases and work to increase vaccine uptake

Daily Mirror

Measles warning as UK cases rise - watchdog sends urgent message for parents

The UK Health Security Agency is calling on parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations after detecting 49 measles cases between January and April

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Wales Online

Symptoms for parents to watch for after surge in cases of measles

Parents have been urged to make sure children's vaccinations are up to date

ABC News

American Samoa declares public health emergency, ramps up vaccination amid fears of measles outbreak

One measles case has been confirmed and 31 probable cases are under investigation in American Samoa, prompting a public health emergency declaration and travel restrictions for those wishing to travel to neighbouring Samoa.

Irish Mirror

HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Radio France Internationale

Unicef says 67 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

The Unitied Nations children's agency has said that some 67 million children missed some or all common vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021, because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Reuters

People lost faith in childhood vaccines during COVID pandemic, UNICEF says

People all over the world lost confidence in the importance of routine childhood vaccines against killer diseases like measles and polio during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from UNICEF.

WEKU

Why millions of kids aren't getting their routine vaccinations

COVID-19 disrupted health care across the globe. causing the biggest drop in childhood vaccination rates in decades. UNICEF's latest estimates find that nearly 50 million children entirely missed out.

Tribune News Service

Ask the Pediatrician: How do I protect my baby from a measles outbreak?

Measles is wildly contagious. Nearly 1 out of every 3 children under the age of 5 who catches measles ends up in the hospital.

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