Fast-spreading measles outbreak takes hold among under-10s in north London
The Guardian World
by Rachel HallFebruary 15, 2026
UK Health Security Agency urges parents in Enfield to get their children vaccinated as Easter holiday travels approach
A big measles outbreak in north-east London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.
UKHSA previously reported 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases among children who attend schools and nurseries in Enfield from 1 January to 9 February, with some requiring hospital treatment.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/15/2026