A MEASLES outbreak has been declared in England. Two young people in Leicester have been confirmed as having the highly infectious disease within the last three weeks, local health authorities conf…
Rob Howard, Leicester's director of public health, has urged parents to protect their families by ensuring they are up to date with theDOUBLE TROUBLE"Anyone who hasn't already had two doses should contact their GP surgery for an appointment to get vaccinated."Dr Virginia Ashman, a local GP in Leicester, said: "If you have had measles or were born before 1970, it is highly likely that you have a good level of immunity from measles already.
There were 481 suspected infections between July and October 22 - over double the 222 cases seen during the same period in 2022, the government data revealed.red, sore, watery eyes A blotchy red rash usually appears a few days after the cold-like symptoms. It starts on the face and behind the ears before moving to the rest of the body.Severe complications can occur, including miscarriage in pregnant women, brain swelling and the risk of death from pneumonia.
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