Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 14 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Measles: Disease Control

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect communities against measles outbreaks.

Answer: The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) Health Protection Teams continue to work with local partners to respond to measles outbreaks. In England, the UKHSA works closely with NHS England, the Department, and wider health system partners at the national, regional, and local level to respond to and prevent further outbreaks and to improve vaccination uptake for the routine childhood immunisation programme, including the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. Initiatives include improving access to the immunisation programme, using data to better identify under-served individuals and populations, training for healthcare professionals, and communication with the public, stakeholders, and media. Measles guidance is also available, and a range of leaflets and other promotional materials, in several languages, are available in print form and for download from our Health Publications website.

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