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North London Measles Outbreak: 60+ Infected, Vaccination Urged

2/15/2026

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A north London measles outbreak has infected over 60 children across seven schools, with some hospitalized.
Only 91.9% of five-year-olds have one measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) dose, lowest since 2010-11.
Dudu Sher-Arami, Enfield’s director of public health, warned of a potential citywide outbreak due to low uptake.
The World Health Organization has declared measles re-established in the UK.
Temporary vaccination clinics are being set up as a government campaign is expected soon.

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A north London measles outbreak has infected over 60 children across seven schools, with some hospitalized.
Only 91.9% of five-year-olds have one measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) dose, lowest since 2010-11.
Dudu Sher-Arami, Enfield’s director of public health, warned of a potential citywide outbreak due to low uptake.
The World Health Organization has declared measles re-established in the UK.
Temporary vaccination clinics are being set up as a government campaign is expected soon.