A measles outbreak has spread across several schools in north London with some children needing hospital treatment. More than 60 suspected cases of measles have been recorded across seven schools and a nursery in Enfield, The Sunday Times reports. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported 34 confirmed measles cases in Enfield between 1 January to 9 February. A message posted on the NHS Ordnance Unity Centre For Health GP surgery said there was a “fast spreading measles outbreak in several schools across Enfield”. “Infections have been confirmed across at least seven schools in Enfield and Haringey and it is spreading,” the GP surgery said. “During this recent outbreak, one in five children have been hospitalised due to measles and all of them had not been fully immunised. “Parents should ensure that their children are up-to-date with all their immunisations.” Image: Measles causes cold-like symptoms, a rash and spots in the mouth. Pic: iStock Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread very easily among people who are not fully vaccinated. The …