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North London Measles Outbreak: 34 Cases Confirmed In Unvaccinated Children From Enfield

<span>North London Measles Outbreak</span>: 34 children have been infected by a "fast spreading" <span>measles</span> outbreak in several north London schools, confirmed health officials. The cases were first confirmed from Enfield in laboratory tests in January, as is reported by the UK Health Security Agency or the UKHSA. 

A local GP, as reported by the BBC said that one in fiver children who contracted the illness had been admitted to hospital. The doctor also said that these children "had not been fully immunized". 

Families are now asked to ensure that their children are up to date with their immunizations and vaccinations against this highly contagious disease. Measles could cause serious health complications. 

<h2>North London Measles Outbreak: Who Can Get The Vaccines?</h2>

Measles vaccinations for children are available at the school, however, if they missed it, they can also get it at a number of catch-up clinics around the UK. The vaccinations are for free. 

Enfield's NHS Ordnance Unity Centre For Health on its website noted that there is a "fast spreading measles outbreak in several schools" across the borough. The infections were confirmed in "at least" seven schools in Enfield, which means there could be more. Some reports also came from neighboring Haringey. 

Enfield Councillor Alev Cazimoglu said that current outbreak had "mainly affected children and some have required additional care with a short stay in hospital". She also said, "Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family. We urge everyone who is not fully vaccinated to act now."

The 34 cases of Enfield represent over a third of the 96 total cases which were confirmed in England in the first month of this year as per the UKHSA data.

As per the Enfield Council, it is working closely with UKHSA, the NHS and local partners to limit any further spread.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/uk-loses-measles-elimination-status-why-is-this-disease-making-a-comeback-article-153511116" data-type="tilCustomLink">UK Loses Measles Elimination Status: Why Is This Disease Making A Comeback?</a> 

<h2>North London Measles Outbreak: Who Are At Most Risk?</h2>

As per a UKHSA medical practitioner, Dr Vanessa Saliba, as also reported by the BBC, the "big" outbreak is "mostly affecting unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries". She also added, "Measles is a nasty illness for any child, but for some it can lead to long term complications and tragically death, but is so easily preventable with two doses of the MMRV [measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox] vaccine."

Dr Saliba also suggested children to catch-up with their vaccine schedule in case they have missed it and also urged those travelling abroad over the Easter holidays to check their vaccination status. 

<h2>North London Measles Outbreak: What Is It And What Are The Symptoms?</h2>

Measles is a highly contagious disease. It spreads by coughs or sneezes or by touching things that someone with measles has coughed or sneezed on. 

Measles, also known as rubeola, is an extremely contagious viral illness that typically causes high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and a characteristic rash that begins on the face and spreads downward across the body. It spreads through respiratory droplets and can lead to severe and sometimes fatal complications, including pneumonia and inflammation of the brain known as encephalitis.

Symptoms include high fever, sore or red and watery eyes, coughing, sneezing, and small white spots in the mouth.

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North London Measles Outbreak: 34 children have been infected by a "fast spreading" measles outbreak in several north London schools, confirmed health officials. The cases were first confirmed from Enfield in laboratory tests in January, as is reported by the UK Health Security Agency or the UKHSA. A local GP, as reported by the BBC said that one in fiver children who contracted the illness had been admitted to hospital. The doctor also said that these children "had not been fully immunized". Families are now asked to ensure that their children are up to date with their immunizations and vaccinations against this highly contagious disease. Measles could cause serious health complications. North London Measles Outbreak: Who Can Get The Vaccines?Measles vaccinations for children are available at the school, however, if they missed it, they can also get it at a number of catch-up clinics around the UK. The vaccinations are for free. Enfield's NHS Ordnance Unity Centre For Health on its website noted that there is a "fast spreading measles outbreak in several schools" across the borough. The infections were confirmed in "at least" seven schools in Enfield, which means there could be more. Some reports also came from neighboring Haringey. Enfield Councillor Alev Cazimoglu said that current outbreak had "mainly affected children and some have required additional care with a short stay in hospital". She also said, "Vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family. We urge everyone who is not fully vaccinated to act now."The 34 cases of Enfield represent over a third of the 96 total cases which were confirmed in England in the first month of this year as per the UKHSA data.As per the Enfield Council, it is working closely with UKHSA, the NHS and local partners to limit any further spread.Read: UK Loses Measles Elimination Status: Why Is This Disease Making A Comeback? North London Measles Outbreak: Who Are At Most Risk?As per a UKHSA medical practitioner, Dr Vanessa Saliba, as also reported by the BBC, the "big" outbreak is "mostly affecting unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries". She also added, "Measles is a nasty illness for any child, but for some it can lead to long term complications and tragically death, but is so easily preventable with two doses of the MMRV [measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox] vaccine."Dr Saliba also suggested children to catch-up with their vaccine schedule in case they have missed it and also urged those travelling abroad over the Easter holidays to check their vaccination status. North London Measles Outbreak: What Is It And What Are The Symptoms?Measles is a highly contagious disease. It spreads by coughs or sneezes or by touching things that someone with measles has coughed or sneezed on. Measles, also known as rubeola, is an extremely contagious viral illness that typically causes high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, and a characteristic rash that begins on the face and spreads downward across the body. It spreads through respiratory droplets and can lead to severe and sometimes fatal complications, including pneumonia and inflammation of the brain known as encephalitis.Symptoms include high fever, sore or red and watery eyes, coughing, sneezing, and small white spots in the mouth.

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