All children and adults born during or after 1966 should be vaccinated with two doses of MMR vaccine (which protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella) if not already immune.
People born between 1966 and 1994 should not assume they have received two doses of vaccine, due to changing vaccination schedules during this period. People who are unsure if they have received two doses of a measles vaccine in the past can safely be given another measles vaccine. Measles vaccine is available for free from GPs, for people born during or after 1966 who do not have documented evidence of having received two doses.
Our doctors encourage all travellers to ensure they are fully protected against measles prior to overseas travel, as measles remains endemic in many areas including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and outbreaks are currently occurring across Europe and parts of South America.
Measles is more than just a little rash
It’s a highly contagious virus that can cause serious, sometimes fatal, complications including pneumonia and encephalitis
Symptoms:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes
- Rash breaks out 3-5 days after symptoms begin
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