General · 16 February 2026

34 children catch measles in north London schools

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Health officials confirmed that 34 pupils in Enfield and Haringey have contracted the virus recently. This specific cluster accounts for more than one-third of England's total cases reported during January. Local doctors noted that one in five of these sick children needed hospital care because they lacked protection. Authorities are now asking families to visit free clinics if they missed their jabs.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 February 2026 at 10:50

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