'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

"There were 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Enfield in January, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported. A local GP surgery said one in five children who contracted the illness had been admitted to hospital, all of whom "had not been fully immunised". Families have been urged to ensure their children are up to date with their immunisations against the highly contagious disease, which can cause serious health complications."

"Enfield's NHS Ordnance Unity Centre For Health said on its website that there was a "fast-spreading measles outbreak in several schools" across the borough. It said infections had been confirmed in "at least" seven schools in Enfield and neighbouring Haringey. Enfield Councillor Alev Cazimoglu said the current outbreak had "mainly affected children and some have required additional care with a short stay in hospital"."

There were 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Enfield in January, with infections identified in at least seven schools across Enfield and neighbouring Haringey. One local GP surgery reported one in five infected children required hospital admission; those admitted had not been fully immunised. Enfield's health centre described a fast-spreading outbreak in several schools, and Enfield Council is working with UKHSA, the NHS and partners to limit further spread following national guidance. Officials said the outbreak is mostly affecting unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries and urged anyone missing doses to catch up with two MMRV doses.

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