Measles cases set to spike in weeks after school return, scientists warn

Posted: 16th September 2025

Source: Measles cases set to spike in weeks after school return, scientists warn

Measles cases are likely to spike in the coming weeks following the return to school this month, scientists are warning.

There were 742 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in the year to Monday 18 August, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), although the true number is expected to be substantially higher as many cases are not recorded.

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