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flag UK warns parents: low vaccine rates cause measles and whooping cough surge.

flag A UK GP warns parents against skipping childhood vaccinations as preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough surge, with measles cases nearly tripling in 2024 and pertussis reaching over 14,000 cases in England. flag Low vaccination rates, below the WHO’s 95% target since 2022, have led to the highest measles numbers since 2012 and increased risks for infants and vulnerable children. flag The MMR vaccine coverage remains at 88.9%, falling short of the threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.

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