Measles is Back in the UK: Who’s Really to Blame? Measles is Back in the UK: Who’s Really to Blame? Just when we thought measles was a thing of the past, the UK is facing a shocking resurgence of this deadly disease — and it’s stirring up fierce debate . How did we get here? Some blame vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation and distrust, while others point fingers at a healthcare system stretched thin and inaccessible . Both sides claim to fight for the truth, but the real victims are ordinary families caught in the crossfire. On one hand, public health experts warn that falling vaccination rates — now below the critical 95% threshold for herd immunity — are opening the door for measles outbreaks that can kill or cause lifelong disabilities. They argue that the anti-vaccine movement , amplified by social media, is a dangerous threat to public safety. Yet, critics say the NHS’s reduced outreach and clinic closures, especially in underserved communities, leave peop...