Measles is a highly infectious disease which can only be controlled by vaccination.
In 2017 the World Health Organization declared that the UK had eliminated measles. However, that elimination status has not been maintained. In this blog, we take a look at the reasons for the change in the UK’s status, and ongoing efforts to protect the population from measles.
Why have we lost elimination status?
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