By Thorrun Govind

We can’t afford to let measles spread, or trust slip further

By Thorrun Govind

Measles should be a disease of the past. Yet since the first of January this year, NHS England has recorded 811 confirmed cases, with outbreaks concentrated in London and the North West.

Let’s be clear on the risks; measles is dangerous. It is one of the most contagious viruses in existence and can lead to pneumonia, brain inflammation, disability and even death.

Before the advent of vaccination, it tore through communities, leaving devastation in its wake.

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