The UK Health Security agency (UKHSA) has declared a national health incident due to the rising number of cases of measles.
The increase is brought about by the low take-up of the MMR vaccination with a country average of only 85% (and as low as 75% in London) of children starting school being fully vaccinated – far below the required 95%.… more >>>
Apparently the UK is facing an unusually large outbreak of scabies. This is being made worse by a shortage of the drugs used to treat it.
More at https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-uk-unusually-large-scabies-outbreaks.html
We’ve received the following from NW London NHS …
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Please be careful out there. Looking at the scientists reports it is clear we are well into what could be a very large Covid wave – and just at the wrong time!
Here’s some of the science behind this: https://christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-in-biggest-covid-wave-in
The following has been received from NW London NHS …
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Parents in England are being urged to ensure children get MMR jab amid uptake drop.
With just 84.5% f 5-year-olds having had both doses of MMR, vaccination levels are at their lowest since 2010-11. Uptake of other key jabs is also too low.
Guardian report at https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/29/parents-in-england-urged-to-ensure-children-get-mmr-vaccine-amid-uptake-drop.
NHS North West London has a campaign to explain how general practice is changing and why you may see a different clinical expert in future – depending on your need.
General Practices are busier than ever, so it is important we use the whole team to support patients and provide the right care at the right time.… more >>>
Received from NW London NHS …
… more >>>Measles cases are rising in London, and can make your child seriously ill. Vaccination is the best protection against becoming seriously unwell.
Parents need to:
- Book a GP appointment, if your child needs to catch up on their vaccinations
- If you are unsure about your child’s vaccination status, check their red health book or check with your GP
For more information click on the link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/
Northwick Park Hospital has been awarded money by the government to build a new 32-bed unit.
Further details inthe hospital’s press release at https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk/news/hospital-to-build-new-unit-8670 and a BBC report at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-66249118.
