From 1 January to 30 September 2023, there have been 149 laboratory confirmed measles cases in England. These are cases confirmed through either local or reference laboratory testing
Measles is caused by a virus that spreads very easily. One case of measles can infect 9 out of 10 of unvaccinated close contacts
It is transmitted through the respiratory route (airborne or droplet spread) or by direct contact with the nasal or throat secretions of infected persons
Incubation period: 10 to 12 days from exposure to onset of symptoms, but can vary from 7 to 21 days
Infectious period: 4 days before onset of rash to 4 days after onset of rash
We therefore kindly request all parents to ensure their children are immunised against MMR
For More information, please watch this video Measles: how infectious is it compared to other illnesses? – YouTube
