Monday, 19 February 2024

Measles, protect yourself and others

In some parts of the UK and Europe, there’s been an increase in the number of people getting measles.

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases. It can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications in some people. These include infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and brain (encephalitis).

Measles is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. But you can prevent it by getting vaccinated.

The NHS offers 2 doses of the measles , mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to children at around 12 to 13 months, and 3 years 4 months. If it’s missed at these times, it can be given at any age.