Urgent warning over deadly brain swelling disease in holiday hotspots – as health chiefs fear surge in the UK

HEALTH officials have sounded the alarm over a potential surge of measles cases in the UK, as the brain-swelling disease spreads across holiday hotspots.

Cases in Europe reached their highest level in almost three decades last year, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.

GettyOutbreaks of measles have been documented in France, Italy, Spain and Germany this year[/caption]

It warned people may bring back the contagious disease to England after travel abroad this summer, driving up cases at home.