"Urgent Call for MMR Vaccine as Measles Outbreaks Threaten North America"

The chief medical officer of Wales has issued an urgent call for children to be fully vaccinated for measles, as outbreaks could become more frequent unless MMR vaccine uptake increases. Currently, only 89.5% of five-year-old children in Wales have received both doses, below the World Health Organization's recommendation of 95%. Outbreaks have been reported across the UK, prompting health boards in Wales to target pupils in every school to boost immunization levels. Parents are urged to arrange vaccinations for their children as soon as possible to protect against the highly infectious disease, which can cause severe complications.