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‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK

‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK

Published: February 15, 2026 · The Guardian

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It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?