Measles Outbreak Looms in Northern Ireland as Cases Surge Across Great Britain and Ireland

Health officials warn of an imminent measles outbreak in Northern Ireland, citing rising cases in Great Britain and Ireland and a decline in vaccination rates.

No confirmed cases of measles in Northern Ireland for seven years, but an outbreak is now considered likely.
Recent measles-related death in the Republic of Ireland raises concerns of a potential island-wide outbreak.
Vaccination rates in Northern Ireland fall short of WHO recommendations, with only 85% of children fully vaccinated by age five.
Clusters of measles cases reported in England, including London and the West Midlands, with 166 cases in the last month.
Health officials emphasize the importance of the MMR vaccine to prevent the spread of measles and protect against serious complications.