Measles

Measles has hit parts of the capital

Measles vaccination plea to Lancashire parents after London outbreak

As children return to school there are some illnesses that parents need to be aware of

The six most common back-to-school illnesses and how to avoid them

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.

How to get the MMR vaccine - as one in five children unprotected

Cases of measles have been increasing rapidly.

Parents are urged to get kids vaccinated as measles cases still rising

A child has died in a UK hospital from measles. Photo: stock.adobe.com

Health officials issue measles warning as cases continue to rise

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.

What to do if either you or your child has measles

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

How to spot a measles rash - as cases continue to rise

Rebecca Archer the mother of a girl who died of complications from having measles as a baby has urged parents to get their children vaccinated

If more kids had vaccine, my child wouldn't of got measles and died

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

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

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

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

The MMR vaccine has protected children

Successful vaccine programme has protected Blackpool's children

Measles vaccination has been stepped up in Blackpool

Vaccination programme has helped keep measles at bay in Blackpool

Sophie Dale with her son Levi who was nearly killed by measles.

Measles signs and symptoms as baby 'nearly dies'

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed
Health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their children 💉
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Parents are being urged to vaccinate their children against measles ahead of the new school term. (Photo: SAVO PRELEVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Measles symptoms as parents warned of potential surge in cases

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

Renae Archer and her mum Rebecca

'My daughter died because of measles years after she caught it': a mum's warning

How scarlet fever looks

Suspected outbreak of measles and scarlet fever in Lancashire

MMR vaccine invitations are being sent out

Thousands of MMR vaccine invitations being sent out for North West youngsters

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which can sometimes lead to serious complications (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the warning signs of measles you need to know about

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Measles vaccination rate in Lancashire was 86 per cent

Health risk facing thousands of Lancashire children

The Freewind, seen here docked in 2014 (Photo: Shutterstock)

A cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology is in quarantine after measles ...

Cases of measles are on the rise across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how many cases of measles there were in Lancashire last year
Outbreaks of Victorian diseases such as measles and scarlet fever are becoming more common in Lancashire.
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Vaccination against measles is vital

Measles is on the rise: Here's what you need to know

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Identical Twins, pictured left, Marie Townsend and Stella Kyarsgaard in Penwortham, Preston.

'Measles saved our life'

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