Measles

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Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

How to get the MMR vaccine - as one in five children unprotected

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Health: Call to Boost MMR Protection

Cases of measles have been increasing rapidly.

Parents are urged to get kids vaccinated as measles cases still rising

Parents are being encouraged to get their children vaccinated from measles.

How to check if your child has had the MMR jab as measles cases rise

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

What to do if either you or your child has measles

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

How to spot a measles rash - as cases continue to rise

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can have serious health consequences.

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

Sophie Dale with her son Levi who was nearly killed by measles.

Measles signs and symptoms as baby 'nearly dies'

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

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Parents are being urged to vaccinate their children against measles ahead of the new school term. (Photo: SAVO PRELEVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Measles symptoms as parents warned of potential surge in cases

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles
There have been over 1500 cases reported since October
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NHS Greater Manchester is succeeding in the fight against measles

The MMR jab is available in certain pharmacies in a pilot project

Wigan pharmacy is among the first in the country to offer MMR jab

figures from the UKHSA show 88.4 per cent of five-year-olds in Wigan last year had both doses of the MMR vaccine – which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. The uptake was down from 91.2 per cent in 2019-20, before the pandemic hit

Childhood vaccine uptake falls after Covid

There has been a worrying increase in North West measles cases in recent weeks

Rising measles cases prompt fresh MMR campaign

Measles cases are on the increase in the North West

MMR catch-up call as measles cases soar

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which can sometimes lead to serious complications (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the warning signs of measles you need to know about

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Symptoms include a high fever, watery eyes and a red brown rash

Warning to Wigan parents over regional measles outbreak

People of all ages are advised to be doubly inoculated

Parents alerted following measles outbreak

Vaccination against measles is vital

Measles is on the rise: Here's what you need to know
With rates of the infectious disease growing, Liz Connor speaks to Dr Paul Shepherd about how to avoid it and what to do if your child does catch it.
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Measles cases are on the rise

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