Three early red flag signs of highly contagious disease surging across UK
A GP has shared three of the early warning signs of a potentially fatal disease to spot as cases have soared in the UK. According to data from the UK …
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Urgent warning as ‘highly contagious’ virus surges through UK – full list of symptoms
Health officials have issued a stark warning as the UK has seen a dramatic rise in cases of a highly contagious infection. Often thought of as a Victorian-era disease, reports …
Cancer patients given warning as deadly illness surges through UK
Health experts have issued an urgent warning to families of children with cancer as cases of measles have skyrocketed in the UK. According to new figures from the UK Health …
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise – National
Two companies that supply measles vaccines to Canada say they are running short on doses. The disclosure comes as the highly contagious infection is spreading across the country and with …
‘Critical’ to get measles vaccine to stem outbreaks: WHO – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Vaccinating children who missed their measles shots during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical, a senior World Health Organization official said on Tuesday, …
Quebec facing 10 confirmed cases of measles, top doctor says he’s ‘worried’
Quebec has 10 confirmed cases of measles and most of them are in Montreal, the province’s top doctors said Monday. Dr. Luc Boileau, Quebec’s director of public health, said the …
‘Clusters’ of measles appearing in three regions of UK – check cases in your area
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) noted a significant increase in measles infections in England in 2023. The most recent figures show 60 new cases of measles were confirmed in …
Canada’s top doctor urges measles vaccination before travelling as cases rise – National
Amid a global escalation of measles cases, Canadian health officials are issuing a warning about the potential surge in imported cases, especially with spring break around the corner. Dr. Theresa …
Measles hotspot city identified as UK gripped by outbreak
Cases of measles have almost tripled in the last week. Health authors were notified of 314 suspected cases in England and Wales, up from 129 infections the previous week. That …
Measles outbreak UK: WHO sounds ‘urgent’ alarm about spike in virulent disease
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced there was a 30-fold increase in measle cases in Europe in 2023. Health officials are now warning that “urgent measures” are needed to …