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Measles warning for holidaymakers heading to Europe

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79% Informative

Measles infections in Europe are at a 25-year high, while cases are also surging in countries such as Pakistan and Nigeria .

Childhood vaccination rates in the UK that offer protection against measles, mumps and rubella ( MMR ) are still a long way below the recommended 95% uptake.

UK Health Security Agency is warning holidaymakers to make sure they are up to date with vaccinations.

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82

Informative language

84

Neutral language

21

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formal

Language

English

Language complexity

58

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not offensive

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short-lived

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1

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