HEALTH bosses in north Essex say concerns are growing there will be an outbreak of measles.
They are urging parents to ensure their children are immunised against the disease.
Debbie Saban, Screening and Immunisation Lead at NHS North East Essex, said outbreaks were being reported across Europe and that increased incidents of measles were now being reported in parts of the UK.
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