Over 50 confirmed cases of measles so far this year in the South West
There have been 58 cases of measles in the South West so far this year
The UK Health Security Agency South West is urging parents and carers to prioritise vaccine catch-up appointments during the summer break.
90% of children in South West have had both doses of the MMR vaccine by the age of 5
The latest measles epidemiology report on the UKHSA Data Dashboard today reports:
-Since 1 January there have been 674 laboratory confirmed measles cases reported in England, an increase of 145 cases since the last report on 03 July 2025.
There were 58 cases in the South West.
Professor Dominic Mellon, Regional Deputy Director for Health Protection at UKHSA South West said:
“While it is good news that there have been no new cases of measles in Bristol since May, we must not be complacent. Measles is still circulating across the country, with recent clusters in the North West and London, with some cases having to be hospitalised.
“The summer months offer parents an important opportunity to ensure their children's vaccinations are up to date, giving them the best possible protection when the new school term begins. It is never too late to catch up. Don’t put it off and regret it later.
“Speaking as a health professional and a father, I strongly encourage all parents to ensure their children have the best possible protection by ensuring vaccinations are up to date. This also provides critical protection to other more vulnerable children in the community.
"Please act now to ensure your children are fully protected. You can check their immunisations in the Red Book or speak with your GP surgery.