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Child dies at Alder Hey Hospital as measles cases surge

228d ago
World
BBC News
International affairs
A child has died at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool amid a surge in measles cases. The hospital has treated seventeen children for measles since June, highlighting a concerning rise in the highly contagious viral disease. Health officials are urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) to prevent further spread of the illness. The death underscores the severity of measles and the importance of vaccination programs.
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