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The number of cases of measles has almost doubled following two outbreaks of the illness, health officials said.
In England and Wales there were 964 cases in the first six months of this year - compared to 497 during the same period in 2011, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) said.
A spokesman said the cases have been associated with ongoing outbreaks in Merseyside and Sussex, and a small number of cases have occurred in England's travelling communities.
The number of cases of rubella - also known as German measles - have also increased.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/u...s-cases-double-amid-outbreaks-91466-31690133/
In England and Wales there were 964 cases in the first six months of this year - compared to 497 during the same period in 2011, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) said.
A spokesman said the cases have been associated with ongoing outbreaks in Merseyside and Sussex, and a small number of cases have occurred in England's travelling communities.
The number of cases of rubella - also known as German measles - have also increased.
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/u...s-cases-double-amid-outbreaks-91466-31690133/