Parents urged to check their children are up to date with vaccines.

Measles is a highly infectious, but preventable, disease that can lead to serious health problems.

Symptoms of measles include a high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash, and it is particularly easy to catch in environments when in close contact with others.

The MMR vaccination is an easy and effective way to protect against measles, however, vaccine uptake rates are reducing and as a result cases of measles are on the increase.

Children are offered the first dose of the MMR vaccine when aged one year and the second dose aged 3 years 4 months. We’re urging parents of young children, teenagers and adults to check they are up to date with their MMR vaccines – it’s never too late to catch up with your vaccines. Get in touch with your GP for more information or to book your appointment.

More information about measles and how to reduce the risk of measles is available in the attached flyer.