Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. It is now uncommon in the UK due to the effectiveness of vaccination. However, since 2016, there has been a rise in cases because take-up of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine has fallen. The UK, therefore, no longer has ‘measles-free’ status.
Infection
Anyone can get measles if they have not been vaccinated or have not had it before, although it’s most common in young children. The measles virus is contained in the millions of droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can easily catch measles by:
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