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Health experts have warned of continued measles outbreaks across the UK unless more people get vaccinated - with 70 cases identified in one hotspot city so far this year

Tiny three-month-old baby Ezra developed pneumonia and was given extra medication to avoid going blind - now, mum Davina is urging parents across the UK to vaccinate their children

According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), 144 suspected cases were logged in the fortnight leading up to January 14. Seventy-four of those in the first week, and 70 in the week after

People are being warned of a spike in cases of measles and here is a list of symptoms showing how the virus can affect the body with some cases leading to severe conditions and even death

The measles virus is best known for its distinct, red-brown blotchy rash - but one of the more lesser-known signs, which appears in the eyes, can indicate that your child may be infected

The World Health Organisation has stated the number of measles cases have soared across Europe with an explosion in cases among children under 10 in the UK, according to the UKHSA

Nearly a third of under-16s are vulnerable to measles because they were not fully vaccinated with both MMR jab doses, as ministers warn it is more infectious than Covid

A national incident has been declared following an outbreak of measles which started around Birmingham and Coventry with doctors demand parents give their kids the MMR jab

When surveys suggest that perhaps one in every five kids has a problem with their mental health, initiatives like the Mirror-backed Here4You campaign with the support of footballer Harry Kane can make a difference

The UK Health Security Agency declared a “national incident” warning too few youngsters were protected against the potentially deadly virus - Now Labour have called on the government to let health visitors administer vaccines during home visits

The increase in measles cases has resulted in children being asked to stay off school. Parents whose kids have the condition have been warned not to take the illness lightly

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

Dame Professor Jenny Harries said children who get measles "can be very poorly and some will suffer life changing complications" and added that the best way for parents to protect their children from measles is the MMR vaccine

A national incident has been declared as Britain faces the biggest measles outbreak for 30 years, says Fleet Street Fox. Any parent who prevents their child being vaccinated without a damn good reason is guilty of abuse

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

Diseases that were once thought to be eradicated are making a comeback in the US and beyond with experts warning about the return of illnesses like leprosy and syphilis.

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

Winter often sees a rise in common viruses like chickenpox, norovirus and flu which can keep children off school, but there are steps you can take to keep illness at bay