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Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can have serious health consequences.

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

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LEGAL EAGLE: Judge could decide if child receives the MMR vaccine

The UK Health Security Agency has predicted a rise in MMR cases across Europe as cases in England rise

Parents asked to check children’s vaccine record as measles cases rise

Sundeland MMR figures.

Sunderland leads the way on MMR jabs

Measles causes a red blotchy rash to spread across the body (Photo: Adobe)

Deadly measles warning for kids as MMR jab uptake drops to lowest level

The MMR vaccine

Over 100 children miss out on MMR vaccine

Baby vaccine call

Sunderland parents warned over baby vaccines

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More parents in Sunderland are having their babies immunised

Rise in baby jab rates in Suncerland

Mumps is a contagious viral infection, which used to be common in children before the MMR vaccine was introduced (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which can sometimes lead to serious complications (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the warning signs of measles you need to know about

Dr Sophie Hodgetts

Social media myths blamed for rise in measles cases
A North East academic has blamed social media anti-vaccination messages for an increase in measles cases.
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Doctor calls for MMR jab to be made law to avoid measles outbreak - do you agree...

Under-twos most at risk of death from measles

Public Health England is urging people to get the MMR vaccination.

Measles cases linked to summer festivals prompt vaccination plea

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