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UK Child Dies as Measles Cases Surge at Liverpool Hospital

Health authorities warn of dangers linked to declining vaccination rates.

13 July 2025 · 23:46 UTC

A child has died amid a surge in measles cases at a Liverpool hospital, prompting renewed calls from health officials to increase MMR vaccination rates.

Experts warn that declining uptake of childhood immunisations is fueling outbreaks of preventable diseases, underscoring the need for urgent public health action to protect vulnerable communities.