England Faces Measles Outbreak, Urges Over 1 Million Young People to Vaccinate

The NHS launches a major vaccination catch-up campaign in response to a significant rise in measles cases, highlighting the critical importance of immunization.

More than 1 million young Brits have been urged to get vaccinated against measles following a significant spike in infections.
The NHS has launched a major catch-up campaign, inviting 900,000 adults aged 19 to 25 and 200,000 teenagers aged 16 to 19 for free vaccinations.
The rise in measles cases is attributed to falling vaccination rates due to fraudulent research in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and recent disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health officials warn that measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to severe complications, including death, emphasizing the importance of vaccination.
The current measles outbreak in England has reignited concerns over health inequality and the impact of the cost of living crisis on vaccination coverage.