What is measles and why is it so important we’re up to date with our vaccines to protect against it?

Measles is highly contagious so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in England and around the world in recent years. In 2024 there were 2,911 laboratory confirmed measles cases in England, the highest number of cases recorded annually in decades.

Read the new post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/01/22/what-is-measles-and-why-is-it-so-important-were-up-to-date-with-our-vaccines-to-protect-against-it/