Measles in Salford

Measles - Salford 2020

Measles is circulating  in Salford 

Measles is extremely infectious and can be serious 
 

• 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