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Warning signs of 'easily spread' infection as festival goers urged to take care

Health expert have urged festival goers to take care and be on the lookout for warning signs of infectious diseases as measles are on the rise in the UK and Europe

Daily Mirror

Worrying Victorian disease warning signs to know as three illnesses surge in UK

It has been reported that some Victorian-era diseases have made a return to the UK, and their symptoms could even go unnoticed by the untrained eye for a long time.

Daily Record

Victorian diseases surging in UK - signs and symptoms of three most worrying infections

Some Victorian diseases that we thought were well behind us have started to make a major comeback in the UK, it's been claimed. Their signs and symptoms might even go unnoticed for a long period of time

Daily Mirror

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Glastonbury festival-goers warned of measles risk - symptoms to look out for

Health experts have urged people at festivals to be cautious as infections can spread quickly

Wales Online

Experts issue warning to anyone going to a festival this year

A number of infections are currently circulating across the country

Liverpool Echo

Warning issued to anyone going to a festival this year

A number of infections are currently circulating across the country

Bristol Post

Measles and whooping cough outbreaks in South Africa: a sign of low vaccination coverage, experts warn

The concentrated global effort to use vaccination as a public health intervention began in 1974. Since then, vaccination has changed our lives. Worldwide, in the decades 2000-2020, childhood vaccination led to the reduction of deaths in children under 5 by 50% to 5.4 million deaths per year. Vaccination currently averts…

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Signs and symptoms of measles to watch for after outbreaks across Europe

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported measles outbreaks in 17 different European countries

Wales Online

Warning issued as Victorian disease measles reported in 17 European countries

Brits set to head abroad have been warned to be vigilant

Bristol Post

Victorian disease UK warning as 'surge' spreads through 17 European countries

The health body has expressed concern over rising cases of the deadly disease that's preventable with vaccinations.

Daily Record

Urgent warning to holidaygoers after outbreak of Victorian disease across Europe

Measles outbreaks have been reported in 17 countries in the WHO European region.

Nottingham Post

Holidaymakers issued warning amid measles outbreaks in 17 European countries

The virus is one of the most contagious diseases in the world and can cause serious complications, with symptoms including white spots in the mouth and a rash

Chronicle Live

Holidaymakers warned of outbreak of deadly disease in 17 European countries

Turkey is among the countries worst affected

Wales Online

Brits warned of deadly Victorian disease raging through 17 European countries

The outbreak has been reported in 17 countries in the WHO European region, with experts advising people to be vigilant to the dangers of possible importation from one country to another

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Manchester Evening News

Warning issued to parents after number of measles cases in Greater Manchester

Parents are being urged to check their children's vaccinations are up to date

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: America should spearhead nonaggression treaties for biological labs in war zones

The conflict in Sudan suddenly drew new levels of alarm when hostile forces in the capital city of Khartoum seized a biological research lab containing lethal viruses such as cholera, measles and polio.

Evening Standard

London children to be offered MMR and polio vaccines through primary schools

Parents urged to check children’s vaccination status amid rise in measles cases

Evening Standard

Low uptake of MMR vaccine letting measles ‘gain foothold’ in London

Senior health official warns capital could see further outbreaks if children don’t receive jab

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Bristol Post

Bristol has the lowest uptake of MMR vaccines in the South West amid spiking measles cases

There has been a spike in measles cases recently

Daily Mirror

Victorian disease set to make comeback as low vaccine numbers 'begging for outbreak'

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to serious problems such as pneumonia, meningitis, and on rare occasions, long-term disability or death. Symptoms include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash.

LiveScience

Maine sees its 1st measles case in four years

Maine reported a potential measles case in a child and is awaiting confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Wales Online

England regions most at risk of measles outbreaks as MMR vaccination rates drop

Jab rates well below the 95% target set by the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease

Liverpool Echo

Measles warning as cases jump up and experts fear summer surge

The MMR vaccination is the best way to protect against measles

Daily Mirror

Four measles red flags everyone should know amid surge in cases and urgent warning

The UK Health Security Agency is calling on parents to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations after detecting 49 cases between January and April. This compares to 54 cases in the whole of 2022

Manchester Evening News

Warning issued to parents after rise in measles cases - the symptoms to look out for

Parents are being urged to check their child's MMR vaccination status following a rise in cases

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