Dr Philippa Kaye urges parents to get their children vaccinated as measles infections surge
A MUM whose baby was left struggling to breathe after catching measles is begging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
England is facing a measles emergency, with 86 confirmed cases over the past week, according to the UK Health Security Agency . Georgia, head of revenue at a tech company from Clapham, southwest London, said: "Our doctor told us that while it would be horrible for Margot, she would be okay.At just five months old, Margot is too young to be vaccinated, but the option is available for all children over one.My daughter died 30 years after catching measles - help save lives with a simple jab"The UK has lost its herd immunity.
However, the family received a letter saying Margot had been exposed to measles during that visit, so they rushed her back to Chelsea and Westminster on April 17."The sentiment at the hospital was definitely anger," Georgia said."And people avoiding vaccinations has been devastating because we used to not have any cases in the UK."This is completely safe, And it could save lives.
Dr Vanessa Saliba, a consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA, said: "Numbers of measles cases are rising across the country, with a particular increase seen in London in recent weeks.
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