Measles

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Editorial: Vaccination is the only way to prevent a child getting measles

Seven schools and a nursery in Enfield, London have been affected by the measles outbreak. Pic: stock.adobe.com

Children hospitalised after measles outbreak hits seven schools and a nursery

Political commentator Dr John Coulter.

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Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

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Cases of measles have been increasing rapidly.

Parents are urged to get kids vaccinated as measles cases still rising

Parents are being encouraged to get their children vaccinated from measles.

How to check if your child has had the MMR jab as measles cases rise

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

What to do if either you or your child has measles

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

How to spot a measles rash - as cases continue to rise

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can have serious health consequences.

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

Sophie Dale with her son Levi who was nearly killed by measles.

Measles signs and symptoms as baby 'nearly dies'

The Public Health Agency is is reminding students to get the meningococcal vaccine if they didn’t receive it at school to help protect against potentially deadly illness.

Meningitis: Vaccine reminder for students

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

Dean Lennon, community pharmacist at Allens Pharmacy, Cookstown and Geraldine Mallon, Immunisation Programme Manager, PHA

Measles: People encouraged to get MMR vaccine as cases rise
A new campaign focussing on the importance of getting the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine has been launched in community pharmacies across Northern Ireland, as the total laboratory confirmed cases of measles in Northern Ireland stands at 11.
Helen McGurk

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

Measles rash on the body of the child.

Measles: There were no cases in NI in the last seven years until recently

The skin rash caused by measles.

Measles: First case of illness in Northern Ireland for seven years is confirmed

NI parents are being urged to book their children in for missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) jabs, amid a "very real risk" of measles outbreaks across the UK

MMR vaccine catch-up now available in Northern Ireland

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which can sometimes lead to serious complications (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the warning signs of measles you need to know about

Doctor calls for MMR jab to be made law to avoid measles outbreak - do you agree...

The Freewind, seen here docked in 2014 (Photo: Shutterstock)

A cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology is in quarantine after measles ...

New drive to stress importance of MMR vaccine for children

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