5 h. ago Measles outbreak across north west as child dies and Salford among worst affected

Health bosses blame a slowdown in uptake of MMR vaccine for a spike in cases

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6 h. ago Measles symptoms you shouldn't ignore as child dies in UK hospital

With 529 confirmed measles cases confirmed in the United Kingdom so far this year, and a declining vaccination uptake, these are the symptoms you need to look out for

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7 h. ago NHS issues 'concerned' statement as child dies from measles amid outbreak fears

The child sadly passed away in Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool and is the second to to die following an acute measles infection in Britain this decade

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8 h. ago Child with measles dies in hospital as experts fear virus 'could spread like wildfire'

The child passed away at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.

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8 h. ago Measles explained: What are the symptoms and how long does the vaccine last?

Experts have answered six key questions as measles outbreaks occur across the world

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10 h. ago Child with measles dies as 'extremely worried' health bosses issue statement amid outbreak fears

'My concern is the unprotected population and it spreading like wildfire'

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11 h. ago Child dies of measles in Liverpool fueling warnings virus could spread like 'wildfire' amid plunging vaccine rates

The child, whose identity has not been disclosed, passed away at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool and is believed to have been suffering from other health complications.

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11 h. ago Child dies from measles at UK hospital as officials fear disease could 'spread like wildfire'

A child has died at a UK hospital after being admitted with measles – the second death of a child in the UK following acute measles infection this decade, with experts concerned of an outbreak

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14 h. ago Glen Michael's daughter hails 'touching' outpouring of love after death of Scots TV icon

Yonnie McInnes, eldest child of Cartoon Cavalcade icon Glen who died last week aged 99, said recent days had been a 'rollercoaster'.

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15 h. ago Child with measles dies at UK hospital as officials fear it could 'spread like wildfire'

This year there have been 529 confirmed measles cases, the majority, 357, were children under ten. But cases of measles are increasing in Britain because low vaccination rates leave children vulnerable

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32 h. ago Voices: I don’t just have ‘normal’ worries about my child starting school – I’m scared she could die

For parents of kids with severe food allergies like mine, the rite of passage that is starting primary school is fraught with very real, very deadly fears that they will come to serious harm – or worse, writes Hannah Fearn

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48 h. ago ‘Measles really is an airplane ride away’: experts warn of outbreak amid summer travel

Cases top 1,297, driven by low immunization, summer travel and vaccine policy shifts under Robert F Kennedy JrThe US is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in 33 years, according to figures released this week. Driven by an outbreak in Texas, the US has now seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since 1992.Experts said they expect the growth in measles cases to continue, spurred on in part by the summer travel season. The best way to prevent measles is to be vaccinated against the disease. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago Parents urged to pack one item in holiday suitcase as it can 'save child's life'

Parents have been urged to pack a simple item in their holiday suitcase as it could "save a child's life." The advice has been issued by an NHS GP ahead of peak travel season

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3 d. ago Mum left toddler in 57C car as she had lip filler – you can guess what happened next

Maya Hernandez, 20, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty after her one-year-old son, Amillio Gutierrez, died in a hot car while she got lip fillers

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3 d. ago Mum leaves toddler in 57C car to get lip filler – then tragedy strikes

Maya Hernandez, 20, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty after her one-year-old son, Amillio Gutierrez, died in a hot car while she got lip fillers

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4 d. ago Child dies after being left in hot car by mother who went to get lip filler, police say

Maya Hernandez, 20, is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter and child cruelty

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5 d. ago Dad, 30, died suddenly on dream trip just days before birth of second child

Tributes have been paid to Ryan O'Connor

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5 d. ago Wales star released from squad after concerning incident as statement issued

Wales' Ben Carter will return home on Wednesday after his injury at the weekend

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6 d. ago Several children ‘seriously unwell’ amid rise in measles cases as alert issued by NHS

Parents warned to get their children vaccinated as measles drives hospital admissions at Alder Hey A&E

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6 d. ago Warning issued over risk of serious condition linked to 'common cold' jab

The UK drug watchdog has issued an alert to the NHS after the RSV jab was linked to a rare condition that needs "urgent treatment"

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