Measles resurgence: UK authorities urge parents to vaccinate children amid rise in cases
Doctors in the UK are urging parents to get their babies vaccinated against measles, amid an "alarming rise" in cases. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there was a 30-fold increase in cases of measles across Europe from 941 cases in 2022 to 30,000 cases in 2023. The increase in the number of cases is compounded by the hospitalisation of 21,000 people and five measles-related deaths. In England, there have been 245 confirmed cases of measles this year, with 71 per cent in the West Midlands and 13 per cent in London. The National Health Service (NHS) in England says more than 3....