Measles resurfaces in four European nations

The World Health Organization [WHO] says measles has returned to four European Nations previously seen as free of the illness.

The disease is no longer considered eradicated in Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece and the UK.

Measles is a highly contagious and potentially fatal illness that causes coughing, rashes and fever.

The disease can be prevented through two doses of the MMR vaccine, which is available for free for all young children in the UK.

Countries are declared measles-free when there is no endemic transmission for 12 months in a specific geographic area.