Measles in Greater Manchester

Measles is circulating in Greater Manchester

Measles is extremely infectious and can be serious. Ensure your children are protected.

• 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
• Go to www.nhs.uk for more measles information

Symptoms:

* Rash

* Temperature

* Runny nose

* Red eyes

* Cough