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Significant measles outbreak affecting north London schools and nurseries

Parents are being urged to check their children are up to date with their measles, mumps and rubella vaccines (Gareth Fuller/PA) — Parents are being urged to check their children are up to date with their measles, mumps and rubella vaccines (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire)

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.

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