The UK Health Security Agency said the outbreak in schools and nurseries had left some youngsters requiring hospital treatmentA “big measles outbreak” in parts of London is affecting unvaccinated children under the age of 10, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed. It said the outbreak in schools and nurseries in north-east London had left some children requiring hospital treatment. The agency had previously reported 34 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Enfield from January 1 to February 9. Dr Vanessa Saliba, consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA, said: “Our latest data shows we are now seeing a big measles outbreak in north-east London, mostly affecting unvaccinated children under 10 in schools and nurseries, with some being hospitalised. A message currently posted on the NHS Ordnance Unity Centre For Health GP surgery’s website said there is a “fast-spreading measles outbreak in several schools across Enfield”.

Source: Irish Independent February 15, 2026 22:40 UTC