Cases of measles are rising in our area.
Here’s some helpful advice from our Public Health colleagues on what you need to know.
- Measles spreads very easily. In some cases, it can make you very ill and lead to serious health problems if it spreads to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.
- Check the list of symptoms below to know what to look out for. If you think you or your child may have measles or any of the symptoms, call your GP surgery or NHS 111 first, before turning up at a healthcare setting. This will help to stop the virus from spreading.
- Having the MMRV or MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent yourself from becoming very ill.
Ask at your GP surgery if you’re not sure you or your child has had either of these vaccines. Your GP can vaccinate you for free on the NHS.
If any school aged children have missed their MMR vaccination or any vaccination given at school, parents can contact the Vaccination Team who will help arrange for the missed vaccinations to be given: 01905 390030.
For more information on the symptoms, vaccination, and what to do if you think you have measles or have come into contact with someone who has measles, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/