Even the DOCTORS don't know what measles looks like: Medics in worst-hit part of country are having to 'send pictures of symptoms to younger clinicians' to teach them tell-tale signs of illness country has 'forgotten about'
The virus, which initially causes symptoms similar to a cold, flu or Covid, has sickened hundreds of children across England and Wales in recent weeks and hospitalised dozens. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

England's measles hotspots REVEALED amid surge in cases blamed on slump in MMR vacccination rates
London, the epicentre of the outbreak, has logged 59 suspected cases of the highly contagious virus since November 27. Birmingham has reported 48 infections. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Millions in the UK are being urged to get vaccinations during a surge in measles cases
U.K. health officials are urging millions of parents to book their children for missed measles, mumps and rubella shots during a sharp increase in the number of measles cases and the lowest vaccination rates in a decade (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news

GPNs told to wear PPE when dealing with suspected measles
Nurses and other practice staff should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when dealing with suspected measles to stop transmission, according to new NHS guidance. The UK Health Security Agency last week declared a national incident based on rising cases of measles and outbreaks in the West Midlands and Yorkshire. In response, NHS England (NHSE) is... Read moreThe post GPNs told to wear PPE when dealing with suspected measles appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Vaccinations and infections Source Type: news

Measles: Why are cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?
People are encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles are on the increase. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles jab campaign targets unprotected millions
More than three million children under 16 are at risk of becoming ill, NHS England says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles vaccine campaign targets unprotected millions
More than three million children under 16 are at risk of becoming ill, NHS England says. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Birmingham Children's Hospital isolating measles patients
A&E consultant Chris Bird said the measures felt like going "back to Covid" in some ways. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The symptoms of measles that every parent must know - from a runny nose to the tell-tale rash (and how to tell it apart from other illnesses)
A national incident has been declared by the authorities after outbreaks in the West Midlands and London have sickened hundreds. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

MMR vaccine pop-up clinics to be set-up in schools in bid to thwart measles outbreak as officials urge 'Wakefield generation' to come forward for jabs in unprecedented catch-up campaign
The NHS has sent letters to parents of six to 11-year-olds in England, urging them to make an appointment with their GP if their child has not had both vaccine doses. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

NHS England launches catch-up MMR campaign amid rising measles cases
Parents in England are being urged to book their children in for missed MMR vaccines after health officials declared a major incident over the spread of measles cases. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - January 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Practice News Source Type: news

Measles can be fatal - trust the science and get your child jabbed says GP chairman Professor Kamila Hawthorne
It's deeply worrying that the rate of uptake for all routine childhood vaccinations is falling - meaning that measles, which can be a serious disease, is on the rise. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rise in measles cases prompts vaccination campaign in England
UKHSA declares national incident as figures suggest more than 3.4 million children have not had MMR jabA national campaign to boost uptake of a vaccine that protects against measles has been launched in England after a rise in cases of the potentially deadly disease.Measles outbreaks have occurred around the country, includingin London, with the West Midlands experiencing cases at theirhighest level since the mid-1990s.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 22, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: MMR Vaccines and immunisation Infectious diseases Children's health England West Midlands London Science UK news Source Type: news

Symptoms and signs of measles as UK in grips of dangerous outbreak
Measles cases may spread like wild fire if people aren't jabbed, warns the UK Health Security Agency. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sask. Health Authority warns of measles risk after case confirmed in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning people in Saskatoon of possible exposure to measles this month, after a case was confirmed in the city. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Saskatchewan Source Type: news