Health · 11 July 2026

Why is the NHS chasing a million parents?

Because measles is back: England logged over 800 cases and two deaths in just six months, nearly matching all of 2025, and the UK has lost its measles-free status. So the NHS is inviting children aged one to eleven who missed jabs to catch up with a new four-in-one vaccine covering measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Only 84% of five-year-olds are fully covered; stopping outbreaks needs 95%.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 July 2026 at 1:37

Reported by NHS England · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

HealthMan changes life after doctor warns liver disease could kill him HealthSweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks HealthMouth cancer rates up a third in UK, often with no obvious cause HealthBox breathing helps calm stress and reduce anxiety, say experts HealthNHS managers warn spiralling costs could disrupt ADHD and autism care HealthThousands of UK women get undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth More health stories → Browse all stories →