BBC - Swansea Measles Epidemic Hits 765 Confirmed Cases

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A targeted MMR vaccination campaign has started involving more than 2,000 pupils at five comprehensives in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board said more schools would follow in the weeks ahead.

It comes as the number of Swansea measles epidemic cases has reached 765, amid warnings it will continue to rise.

Other health boards will also offer catch-up clinics targeting schools with low vaccine uptake.

Last weekend, around 1,750 people received the MMR (mumps, measles and rubella) vaccination at special clinics held at four hospitals.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22175548

Gosh, if only there were something that could be done to prevent the disease in the first place!

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1. Part of this

is because those who for whatever reason hadn't had the MMR vac couldn't access the single measles vac instead - government won't allow it.