"It's incredibly difficult for me to tell you where the outbreak might go, but we are seeing signs of stabilising. The numbers are fairly static in the last couple of weeks, but that's not to say it won't go up for down in the next few days."
"The most severe cases needing hospital treatment have been linked to unvaccinated patients, according to the North Central London Integrated Care Board. Measles is highly infectious and can cause serious complications in some people, but can be largely avoided with the correct dose of vaccination."
"Just 64.3% of five-year-olds in Enfield received both doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine in 2024-25 - one of the lowest rates in the country, and far below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks."
North London experienced a measles outbreak between January and March, with 71 confirmed cases in Enfield and 13 in Haringey, predominantly affecting children under 10. The UK Health Security Agency reported signs of stabilization, though cautioned that numbers could fluctuate. Severe cases requiring hospitalization were linked to unvaccinated individuals. England recorded 195 measles cases in January-February, a notable increase from 156 in the same period previously. Vaccination coverage in Enfield reached only 64.3% for five-year-olds receiving both MMR doses, falling significantly short of the 95% threshold required to prevent outbreaks. National uptake stood at 84.4%, indicating regional disparities in immunization rates.
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