Freshers urged to get MMR jab amid measles outbreaks
The number of European cases of measles has reached an eight-year high.
The number of European cases of measles has reached an eight-year high.
In the first six months of 2018 there were more than 41,000 cases across Europe.
Expert urges women to check whether they are immune to the highly infectious viral illness during pregnancy.
They are being urged to ensure they have had the MMR jab ahead of The Biggest Weekend in the Midlands.
Public Health England is urging people to check they are properly vaccinated.
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Britain is not performing as well as comparable countries on several child health issues, experts warned.
MEASLES outbreaks in Europe have led to a call for parents who have not had their children vaccinated to reconsider.
Some 122 cases were confirmed in the latest figures released by PHE. They are linked to ongoing outbreaks on the continent.
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It said an outbreak control team had been convened to “investigate and control the spread of this potentially serious illness”.
The European Regional Verification Commission said the UK has achieved elimination status as of 2016 for measles.
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