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<p>In January 2019 Public Health England, Public Health Wales, The Public Health Agency
in Northern Ireland and Health Protection Scotland published the UK Measles and Rubella
elimination strategy 2019. A copy is attached.</p><p>The strategy sets out four core
components required to maintain elimination of measles and rubella: achieving and
sustaining very high coverage (more than or equal to 95%) with two doses of measles,
mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) through the routine childhood immunisation programme;
providing opportunities for MMR catch-up to all susceptible population groups over
five years old; strengthening surveillance systems by rigorous case investigation
and laboratory confirmation of suspected sporadic cases and outbreaks; and improving
the availability and use of high-quality, evidence-based information for health professionals
and the public on measles and MMR.</p><p>A multi-agency group has been established
to take forward the actions in the strategy in England. Local teams including those
in London are expected to work with local stakeholders to develop a measles and rubella
elimination action plan.</p>
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