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Coverage dated July 13, 2023

UK officials warn low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London

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Britain's Health Security Agency said on Friday that measles vaccination rates in parts of London have dropped so low that the capital could see tens of thousands of cases of the rash-causing disease unless immunization coverage is quickly boosted.

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  1. The Guardian

    London at risk of major measles outbreak, UK Health Security Agency warns (opens The Guardian)

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    Thousands could be hospitalised and dozens die if MMR vaccine take-up doesn’t rise, say immunologists

  2. Washington Times

    U.K. warns low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London (opens Washington Times)

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    Britain’s Health Security Agency said on Friday that measles vaccination rates in parts of London have dropped so low that the capital could see tens of thousands of cases of the rash-causing disease unless immunization coverage is quickly boosted.

  3. MedicalXpress

    UK officials warn low measles immunization rates could lead to tens of thousands of cases in London (opens MedicalXpress)

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    Britain's Health Security Agency said on Friday that measles vaccination rates in parts of London have dropped so low that the capital could see tens of thousands of cases of the rash-causing disease unless immunization coverage is quickly boosted.

  4. The Guardian

    Why are there fears of a London measles outbreak and what can be done? (opens The Guardian)

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    Low MMR vaccine uptake in some areas means there could be a surge in cases of the infectious disease

  5. Fox News

    Health security agency warns of potential measles outbreak in London as vaccination rates plummet (opens Fox News)

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    The Health Security Agency in the UK issued a concerning statement on Friday, revealing that measles vaccination rates in certain parts of London have fallen to alarmingly low levels.

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