Measles cases continue to rise. Check your child’s MMR vaccination

The UK Health Security Agency has reported a rise in measles cases across England during 2026, with most infections occurring in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under.

Measles is a highly infectious illness that can lead to serious complications, particularly in young children and vulnerable people. Vaccination remains the safest and most effective way to protect your child and those around them.

If your child has missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine, it is never too late to catch up.

Please contact Horizon Healthcare if you are unsure about your child's vaccination status or would like to arrange an appointment.

Find out more about measles and the MMR vaccine on the NHS website.

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References:

O'Dowd, A. (2026). Two children in England have died since January as measles cases rise. The BMJ, 393, 338.

UK Health Security Agency. (2026). Measles epidemiology in England: January to June 2026. https://www.gov.uk/