Although the risk of an outbreak across the UK is low, experts have warned the disease has been detected in all regions
UKHSA consultant epidemiologist, Dr Vanessa Saliba, said:"Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications especially in young children and those with weakened immune systems.
"Due to longstanding sub-optimal vaccine uptake, there is now a very real risk of seeing big outbreaks in London." Measles spreads very easily but is preventable, Dr Saliba said, meaning it is vital that people are vaccinated with two doses of the MMR jab, which is free to everyone."Nobody wants to see their child or loved ones sick with measles, or put others who are more vulnerable, like babies, at risk.
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