Bristol tops measles cases for 2025 as South West figures rise

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Bristol reports the highest number of measles cases in England so far this year.

Bristol sees a rise in measles cases

The latest figures show Bristol has the highest number of measles cases in the UK

A steep rise in measles has been revealed in the latest health data which also shows a low uptake for vaccines for children.

Bristol has recorded the most measles cases outside London so far this year, with 47 confirmed infections - 11% of the national total.

Between 1 January and 2 June, there were 420 confirmed measles cases across England, according to new figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The South West region, which includes Bristol, has reported 58 of these cases (14%), meaning it has the highest number of cases outside London.

Source: BBC.

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