Health · 10 July 2026

Measles claims third UK life, 883 cases confirmed since January 1

An adult with an underlying health problem has died from measles, the third UK fatality in a month. Health officials have recorded 883 confirmed cases across England since January 1, with London seeing over half of them. The NHS is running a catch-up campaign for around a million children who missed their MMR vaccine doses.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 July 2026 at 6:24

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