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More than 100 people have, or are suspected to have, measles, in one of the worst outbreaks in the North East in recent years.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the disease was mainly spreading among unvaccinated schoolchildren and it was "seriously" concerned.
Since September there have been 49 suspected and 56 confirmed cases, compared to just 18 confirmed in 2011.
Almost a quarter of those affected have been hospitalised, the HPA said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21243345
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the disease was mainly spreading among unvaccinated schoolchildren and it was "seriously" concerned.
Since September there have been 49 suspected and 56 confirmed cases, compared to just 18 confirmed in 2011.
Almost a quarter of those affected have been hospitalised, the HPA said.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21243345