Wandsworth parents are urged to vaccinate their children against measles after an unusual spate of cases in south west London.
The borough’s director of public health, Houda Al-Sharifi, is recommending the MMR vaccine after children in Sutton and Merton were hospitalised.
In the last fortnight there have been four confirmed and 19 suspected cases of measles in the two neighbouring boroughs.
Ms Al-Sharifi said: "Although these cases are at the moment in our neighbouring boroughs, they have been seen across the community affecting a number of schools and across a wide range of age groups.
"A significant number of the cases have been in secondary school aged children."
For more information call the Wandsworth Immunisation Helpline on 020 8812 6090 or visit wandsworth.nhs.uk and click on immunisations on the home page.
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