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Measles: why the World Health Organization has declared it an 'imminent global threat'

One consequence of the pandemic was reduced access to routine healthcare and lower uptake of immunisations. As a result, in November 2022, the World Health Organization declared measles to be an “imminent threat in every region of the world”. They described how a record number of nearly 40 million children…

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Measles is now an 'imminent' global threat due to Covid pandemic and missed vaccines

A joint report by the two health organisations said millions of children are now susceptible to one of the world’s most contagious diseases due to a fall in vaccine uptake during the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Measles now an imminent global threat due to pandemic, say WHO and CDC

There is now an imminent threat of measles spreading in various regions globally, as COVID-19 led to a steady decline in vaccination coverage and weakened surveillance of the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. public health agency said on Wednesday.

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WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose

The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year

The Independent UK

Nine children have been hospitalised in an Ohio measles outbreak that’s infected more than a dozen

Almost all of the cases reported have been in children under the age of 5, local health officials said

The Independent UK

Could polio and measles make a comeback in Ky.? School vaccination rates say kids are vulnerable

WEKU

COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging

Clutching an umbrella, medical records and her two-year-old daughter, Kani Fall negotiated the brown puddles lapping at the hospital gate, the final hurdle in a two-hour, rain-soaked journey to her nearest vaccination clinic in western Gambia.

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Urgent measles jab warning issued as children face 'serious health risks' this winter

An urgent vaccination reminder has been issued to parents and carers as children without up-to-date immunisations face 'serious health risks' from illnesses this winter

Daily Mirror

North East children at risk of serious illnesses after missing vaccinations, UKHSA warns

The percentage of children in the region receiving their routine vaccinations including the MMR fell last year

Chronicle Live

Urgent measles warning as children facing 'serious health risks'

Parents and guardians have been issued a new warning from the Government

Liverpool Echo

Thousands of children at risk as vaccination rates fall in England

Health officials urge parents to ensure children have routine jabs amid fears of measles outbreak

The Guardian - UK

Parents urged to make sure children have routine vaccinations

There has been a drop in English vaccination numbers for diseases such as polio and measles

Wales Online

Nigerian university lecturers challenge return-to-class order

In tonight's edition: University lecturers in Nigeria refuse to go back to class after being ordered to do so by court order. Disputes over pay are common in the country. Also, Zimbabwe is battling a measles outbreak. More than 700 children have died in recent months because of low vaccination…

France 24

The 13 Victorian diseases that are making a comeback - including gout, scurvy and rickets

Diseases which many may assume are in the past are making a comeback, which is why it is important to be able to spot potential warning signs.

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The Independent UK

Secret vaccinations help Zimbabwe mothers protect children

Church members in Zimbabwe are getting their children vaccinated against measles in secret amid a deadly outbreak

The Conversation

COVID pandemic created immunisation gaps in Africa. Over half a million children are at risk

The COVID pandemic exposed the fault lines in health systems and national routine immunisation programmes around the world.

Reuters

Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations

Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged during the civil war that broke out nearly two years ago, doctors and regional health officials say.

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Measles case diagnosed in Sydney

NSW has its first recorded case of measles in more than two years with health authorities warning anyone at possible exposure locations to monitor for symptoms.

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Measles outbreak in Zimbabwe kills 700 children despite available vaccine

UNICEF says it is "deeply concerned" after Zimbabwe's health ministry confirmed that nearly 700 children have died from the latest outbreak of measles. A vaccine campaign is underway but faces resistance from anti-vaccine religious groups.

Reuters

Zimbabwe measles outbreak death toll rises to 685 - health ministry

Zimbabwe's measles outbreak has so far claimed 685 lives, the Ministry of Health said on Saturday, more than four times the cases reported almost a fortnight ago even as a nationwide vaccination program continues.

Chronicle Live

Students urged to get vaccinated against life-threatening illnesses before Freshers' Week

Health experts are urging students heading to university in September to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week - these are the jabs they should have

Irish Mirror

HSE warn of measles symptoms and risks as 'worrying' drop in children's vaccination rates seen

Today’s warning comes after recent data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre showed a "worrying drop in the uptake of childhood vaccines in two-year-olds"

Daily Record

Students warned not to confuse meningitis for hangover and to get vaccinated

Young people are asked to check they are up to date on jabs for illnesses including meningitis, measles and HPV

Wales Online

Students warned not to confuse early meningitis symptoms with hangover and urged to get vaccinated

Young people and their parents are being reminded to check they are up to date with jabs against serious diseases including meningitis, septicaemia and measles

Wales Online

Vaccine warning for parents planning late summer holiday with their children

Dr Zoe Williams issued important advice on This Morning

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