Please be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles and keep children at home if they have them.
- Measles is extremely infectious and can be serious
- Make sure your children get two MMR vaccines on time; the first at 1 year of age and the second at 3 years, 4 months
- If you or your children missed these vaccines, it’s not too late. Ask for the free vaccine from your family doctor (GP) if you or your children aren’t up-to-date
- 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 — you could spread the illness to others
- Symptoms include: high fever; sore red, watery eyes; coughing; aching and feeling generally unwell; a blotchy red-brown rash, which usually appears after the first symptoms
Pregnant women or people with weakened immune systems who may have had contact with someone with measles should speak to their GP or midwife for further advice.
Measles-FactsheetFor more information please view The Education Hub.