What are the symptoms of measles and how can I best protect my child?

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UKHSA blog article discussing measles symptoms and child protection measures. Measles is highly contagious, and even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. In 2024, there were 2,911 laboratory confirmed measles cases in England, the highest number recorded annually in decades.

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Measles is highly contagious, so even a small decline in vaccine uptake can lead to a rise in cases. There has been a resurgence of measles in England, and around the world, in recent years. In 2024 there were 2,911 laboratory confirmed measles cases in England, the highest number of cases recorded annually in decades.

Key points:

Measles has an extremely high basic reproduction number (R0 ~12-18)
The MMR vaccine is the most effective prevention measure
Children should receive two doses of MMR vaccine on schedule
If unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated, catch-up vaccination is recommended
Parents should seek medical attention if measles symptoms appear

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