Texas authorities report a surge in cases since January in communities with low vaccination rates.

The disease "can lead to severe complications and even death," the UKHSA has warned.

It has been a busy news week across the West Country in the lead up to Christmas.

A drive to vaccinate vulnerable individuals was launched after an outbreak in other parts of England.

Leicester is only behind Birmingham, Lambeth and Wandsworth in figures for confirmed cases.

Dr Steve O'Brien is worried about the low uptake in the MMR vaccine in Northamptonshire.

Health bosses are urging people to receive the full vaccination dose to prevent further outbreak.

Public Health Isle of Man said anyone with symptoms should call ahead to their GP before being seen.