All news on the topic: MMR vaccine

The UK Health Security Agency says cases of measles are “rising every day in the West Midlands". You can use our interactive map to see how many cases have been confirmed

Professor Dame Jenny Harries says a national call to action is needed for all children who haven't been vaccinated for measles to come forward as cases of the deadly disease are on the rise

This week health chiefs declared a 'national incident' after the biggest outbreak of measles hit the UK since the 1990s, with over 300 cases in the West Midlands

The potentially deadly virus has no treatment but can be prevented by two doses of the MMR vaccine. Up take is below the recommended 95% of the population

Parents are being urged to check their children's health records as a measles outbreak is swarming the UK. But how protected are you after having the vaccine? Here's everything you need to know

A "national incident" has been declared by health chiefs after more than 300 cases of measles were confirmed. Officials warn the recent fall in those having their MMR vaccine could be children at risk

A new outbreak of measles has been confirmed in the UK following a surge of cases, and there are some symptoms that your child might show which could go undetected

A new outbreak of measles has been confirmed following a surge in cases across the UK - below we have shared the main symptoms to look out for to help you detect the disease

Health professionals have announced there has been a spike in measles cases and fear that not enough children are being given the MMR vaccine due to their parents hesitancy

A paediatric doctor at Birmingham Children's Hospital said he was treating 'multiple' children with measles 'every day' and urged parents to get their children's MMR vaccines

Flu cases are on the sharp rise in the US as many states begin to note “high” or “moderate but rising” infection rates. With vaccination rates lower than last year, the disease could be set to spread

Measles symptoms could be easily missed, as they might be confused for the common cold, but there are some "early" signs to look out for - including the characteristic rash - after a UK outbreak

Following on from a recent measles outbreak in Leicester, health experts have once again voiced concerns over poor up take of the MMR vaccine

A spike in recent measles cases across the country has raised concerns and people are being advised to do everything they can to stop the spread by having a vaccine

Two cases of the illness have been detected in Leicester - a university student and a school child - here are the key signs everyone needs to be aware of

A measles outbreak has been declared in the UK with the highly contagious infection potentially leading to severe complications, including blindness, seizures and death

There's been a "worrying" uptake in vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella but medical professionals say these should be routine, and they help protect youngsters

The figures come after a number of councils said unvaccinated children face being forced to self-isolate for 21 days owing to the rapid rise of measles

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Students who are not up to date with their vaccinations face an increased risk of certain illnesses as they mix with people from around the country

As children in the UK return to school following the summer holidays, official figures show the jab uptakes to prevent several bugs are at an all time low

Just days after health chiefs cautioned of a huge outbreak of measles, mumps and rubella in London, new data shows how the virus is on the rise across the UK

It comes as alarming figures show between January 1 and June 30 this year, there have been 128 cases of measles, compared to 54 cases in the whole of 2022, with 66% of the cases detected in London although cases have been seen in all regions

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that vaccination rates in the UK have fallen below the 95% level needed to prevent the number of cases rising, amid fears of an outbreak

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that London could end up at the heart of a measles outbreak that could see as many as 160,000 cases