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Measles Surge Demands Vaccination | Birmingham News
Measles is surging across England, especially in the West Midlands, with 150 cases reported just in that region since the start of the year — and a national total of 933 confirmed cases, up 50 in two weeks. Two children and an immunocompromised adult have already died this year. Health officials are urgently urging parents to vaccinate kids aged 12 months to 11 years who are behind on their MMR or MMR/V shots — you can book via NHS App, text, email, or letter. With measles being highly contagious and capable of causing meningitis, pneumonia, blindness, and seizures, two doses offer long-term…
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