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Measles: increasing vaccine uptake is vital in preventing outbreaks

Reversing declining MMR vaccination rates and building vaccine confidence in local communities is critical to avert future measles outbreaks, says Amanda Healy

Measles is on the rise with 240 cases in England in January 2024, compared with an average of just 107 a year in the first five years after the two dose measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination programme was introduced in 1996.1 For those of us working in public health, the situation is concerning, but not at all surprising. Despite offering the best protection against measles, vaccination rates have fallen, with coverage as low as 60% in some areas.2 Of course, 60% is still the majority, and in many areas the rates of parents bringing children forward for vaccination are fortunately much higher.

We are, however, dealing with a serious measles outbreak, particularly in the West Midlands and must now face the challenge of reversing the decline in vaccination rates, making receiving the vaccination the social norm, and preventing future outbreaks of this serious disease.

Lockdowns have a part to play in lower vaccine uptake, but …

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Southend charity kitchen set to 'get people out of homelessness' opens

Southend charity kitchen set to 'get people out of homelessness' opens
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County Durham mum welcomes plans to outlaw cigarette sales

County Durham mum welcomes plans to outlaw cigarette sales
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Measles outbreak prompts MMR vaccine call

Measles outbreak prompts MMR vaccine call
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New vaccination drive in England to tackle measles surge

Read about a new MMR immunisation campaign by NHS England to address rising rates of measles across the country.

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UK's Biggest HIV Living Conditions Survey Released

UK's Biggest HIV Living Conditions Survey Released
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'Shocking price' of smoking to the North East economy could be as high as £2.5bn

'Shocking price' of smoking to the North East economy could be as high as £2.5bn
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PrEP highly effective in cutting HIV transmission but better access needed, study finds

The Pharmaceutical Journal from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

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New Study Explores Expansion of HIV Testing Programme

New Study Explores Expansion of HIV Testing Programme
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New research into expansion of life saving HIV testing programme

A new research project to evaluate an expansion of the hugely successful HIV opt-out testing programme to new sites across England, has been announced.

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