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Scientists react to the latest measles statistics published by UKHSA.
Dr David Elliman, Community Paediatrician, Great Ormond Street Hospital, said:
“The continuing rise in cases and the spread to other areas of the country is worrying. Hopefully the efforts of the already hard pressed NHS will result in large numbers of unvaccinated children catching up. It would be a pity if we began to see deaths from measles, such as the sad death in the Republic of Ireland.”
Previously-issued comments about the measles situation can be seen at this weblink:
https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-measles-cases-in-west-midlands/
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-epidemiology-2023
Declared interests
Dr David Elliman: “I have no conflicts of interest to declare.”