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London confronted with measles, polio, and other infectious diseases in 2025.

Travel News – England

Feb 20 • 7:26 am CST

North London Measles Outbreak Confirmed

Measles outbreaks have been reported in Europe this year, and cases in England have significantly increased in the first few weeks of 2026. The UK Health Security Agency ( UKHSA ) reported on February 19, 2026,... READ →
Jan 30 • 11:17 am CST

UK Confirms Poliovirus Detection in 2026

Despite the United Kingdom (UK) maintaining high vaccination coverage and remaining polio-free for decades, recent detections of poliovirus in wastewater have emerged as a significant early warning signal. As of January 28, 2026, the Global Polio... READ →
Jan 7 • 9:30 am CST

U.K. Rolls Out Chickenpox Vaccine for Children

The United Kingdom recently launched its routine childhood vaccination program against chickenpox (varicella). Effective from January 1, 2026, this program introduces a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine into the national immunization schedule. According... READ →

England Travel Vaccines 2025

The United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, has confirmed infectious disease outbreaks in 2025. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has included the UK in Travel Health Advisories for measles and polio in 2025. The CDC recommends that you ensure you are up to date on all routine vaccines and selected travel vaccines before visiting England.

PassportHealth clinics in the United States and England offer vaccination services in Hampstead, London, and the Marylebone area.

England Urinary Tract Infection Vaccine

In the London area, the Uromune™ MV140 inactivated, oral spray, sublingual mucosal-based bacterial vaccine that reduces the recurrence of Urinary Tract Infections (rUTI) is commercailly offered.

England Chikungunya 

Travel clinics in the England offer the chikungunya vaccine.

England Mpox 2025

According to the UK Health Security Agency's epidemiological overview issued in 2025, there have been recent mpox cases in England belonging to clade Ib and clade IIb. The US FDA approved JYNNEOS® (MVA-BN®, IMVAMUNE® smallpox-mpox vaccine is commercially available in the United Kingdom.

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December 11, 2025