Families traveling abroad or visiting relatives this summer holidays have been warned of a rise in measles cases in Europe and elsewhere.

The measles infection rate in Europe is 25 years, and countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria also have severe infections.

The rate of childhood vaccination in the UK protects childhood vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) still far below the recommended 95% absorption rate, which is 73% away from 73% of vaccinations.

The UK health security agency warned holidaymakers to ensure they are up to date on vaccinations and stressed that it is never too late to get vaccinated.

UKHSA's latest data on measles infections suggests that an outbreak is on the way in England.

About 109 cases were confirmed in April, with 86 cases so far.

These cases are mainly in unvaccinated children aged 10 and under.

London has reported nearly half of the cases in the past four weeks.

Dr Vanessa Saliba, an epidemiologist at the UK Health Security Agency, said the increase in cases in England reflects what is happening abroad - a worrying issue as the summer holidays develop.

"It is crucial that every family member must be tested at two MMR doses, especially when you go on vacation or visit your family this summer, all family members must do it."

“Measles cases are happening again in England, and outbreaks are occurring in Europe and many countries with close ties to the UK.

“Measles is very easy to spread and can be an annoying disease that causes ear and chest infections as well as inflammation of the brain, which some children sadly end up in hospitals and suffer from lifelong consequences.

“No one wants their kids, it’s not something you want to experience on vacation.”

The decline in vaccination rates in the UK - especially since the Alliance pandemic, in other countries, especially in Europe.

The World Health Organization and UNICEF reported 127,350 measles cases in Europe in 2024 - twice the number of cases reported in the previous year and the highest number since 1997.

This year, it broke out in several other European countries, among British holidaymakers, including France, Italy, Spain and Germany.

The WHO also reported that Romania, Pakistan, India, Thailand, Indonesia and Nigeria currently have the highest number of measles cases worldwide.

In the UK, Dr. Amanda Doyle, director of national health and community services at the NHS NHS, said there is still a lot of work to be done.

“Too many babies and young children are still not protected and these diseases are infectious infections that can easily spread and can cause serious health problems.

“As part of the NHS routine immunization program, MMR JAB is available for free – I encourage all parents to act on invitations or check vaccination records if they think they may have missed their children’s vaccination.”

Health experts say people of any age, who don’t have two doses of MMR vaccine, can contact their GP surgery to book an appointment and will never catch up too late.