Health Update - Measles
This is an update from the Health Protection Hub. We’ve been advised by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that measles is now circulating in England.
It can lead to serious complications and is highly infectious. It will spread rapidly within educational settings among those without immunity from vaccination or previous infection.
All children and young people over the age of one year old are advised to have the combined MMR vaccination as per the national immunisation schedule.
Anyone who is unsure if their child is up to date with all their routine vaccinations should check their child’s Red Book (personal child health record) in the first instance. If they are still not sure, or if they need to bring their child up to date with their vaccines, they should contact their GP practice to check and book an appointment.
Date Published: 20 Oct 2023