Urgent Warning Issued After Measles Exposure at City’s A&E Department
An urgent warning has been issued to patients who recently visited a city’s A&E department as they may have been exposed to measles. The University Hospital of North Durham (UHND) trust advised individuals who attended on May 24 between 9pm and midnight to be vigilant for symptoms of the infection. County Durham and Darlington’s NHS trust stressed the importance of being fully vaccinated against measles with two doses of the MMR vaccine to reduce the risk of developing measles. If individuals experience symptoms within three weeks of visiting the A&E, they are advised to contact their GP or NHS 111.
UKHSA Launches Campaign Urging Parents to Catch Up on Missed Vaccinations
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a new multi-media marketing campaign across England to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases. The campaign aims to catch up on missed vaccinations and raise awareness about the rising risk of illnesses like measles and whooping cough. With measles cases on the rise in England, the campaign emphasizes the urgent need to reverse the decline in childhood vaccination uptake to protect communities.
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Takes Proactive Measures Against Measles
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is proactively combating the rise of measles cases by inviting thousands of school children, aged 6-11 years, to receive vaccinations against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR). Recent efforts have been made to encourage children who have missed their vaccinations to catch up, with reminders being sent to families throughout February and March. NHS leaders in Cheshire and Merseyside are urging parents and guardians of children aged 6-11 years to schedule any missed MMR vaccinations at their GP practices to ensure comprehensive protection against the disease.
Measles Outbreak Warning in England as Cases Surge
Health officials have issued a warning of potential measles outbreaks across England as cases in the West Midlands have surged by more than 30% in less than a week. The region has reported over 300 suspected infections between October 23…