The Latest Breaking News from Measles

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

Turkey is among the countries worst affected

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

There has been a spike in measles cases recently

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.

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

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

The MMR vaccination is the best way to protect against measles

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