‘Big measles outbreak’ with children hospitalised confirmed in London

16 February 2026

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By Sam Hall, PA Media

A “big measles outbreak” in parts of London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, the UK Health Security Agency has confirmed.

It said the outbreak in schools and nurseries in north-east London had left some children requiring hospital treatment.







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