The UK has seen a dangerous resurgence of measles, leading the World Health Organization to strip the country of its “measles-free” status. This escalation is driven by a steady decline in MMR vaccination rates, which have fallen below the 95% threshold required for herd immunity. Recent outbreaks in 2025, particularly in London, have primarily affected unvaccinated children under ten. Experts attribute the crisis to a combination of post-pandemic disruption, growing vaccine hesitancy, online misinformation.
Date: February 15, 2026. Summary: theguardian.com