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Concerning: 'if the 3.4 million children unprotected against measles in the UK don't get vaccinated, around 10,000 new cases of #encephalitis could emerge - a life-threatening brain swelling disease that can be caused by measles'. @encephalitis @theipaper
https://inews.co.uk/news/i-morning-briefing-how-serious-measles-outbreak-2883418?ito=twitter_share_article-top
inews.co.uk · i morning briefing: How serious is the measles outbreak? Measles was eradicated from Britain in 2017 - so why has this crisis unfolded now?
Please refer to the link @P_H_S_Official, regarding the situation in Scotland:
'Uptake of MMR has declined across all UK nations in recent years and there remains a risk of infection in those who are not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated for their age.'
https://publichealthscotland.scot/news/2024/january/update-on-measles-in-scotland/
publichealthscotland.scotUpdate on measles in Scotland - News - Public Health ScotlandWith measles cases on the rise, we're encouraging the public to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.