Measles cases in the Midlands are rising. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it and protect our communities.
Measles symptoms include: high fever, sore, red, watery eyes: coughing; aching and feeling generally unwell; a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after initial symptoms.
If you have symptoms of measles, stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice. Stay away from GP surgeries and A&E departments.
Stay off nursery, school, or work for at least 4 days from when the rash first appears.
Its not just for kids….
It’s never too late to be vaccinated…….whatever your age! You need two doses of the MMR vaccine to be fully protected against measles, mumps and rubella. Many people (typically those over 40) are still not adequately vaccinated. Please contact the surgery to check.
For more information visit:
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/
• https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/
