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England and Wales are experiencing a measles outbreak with 1,003 cases recorded in 2026, already surpassing last year's total. The UK Health Security Agency reports three confirmed deaths this year, including two young children and one adult. Vaccination uptake in England dropped to 83.7% last year, below the 95% needed to prevent spread.
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