Measles

Parents are being urged to check their child's vaccination status as cases of measles soar following outbreak.

Warning to parents as cases of measles surge after outbreak

Cases of the highly contagious viral infection have soared.

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Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

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Cases of measles have been increasing rapidly.

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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.

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

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

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Two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed for full protection.

Public urged to take up MMR vaccine as more measles cases confirmed
The public are being urged to take up the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine after Public Health Scotland (PHS) confirmed five cases of Measles since October.
Mark Dowie

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