Measles

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

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

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

Doctor calls for MMR jab to be made law to avoid measles outbreak - do you agree...

Measles vaccination rate in Lancashire was 86 per cent

Health risk facing thousands of Lancashire children
More than 15,000 children in Lancashire have been left unprotected from measles over the last decade.
Mike Hill

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

Jimmy with Bobby Charlton

Jimmy Armfield remembered: "Dad kept his World Cup winners’ medal in a Tesco bag...

Vaccination against measles is vital

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

Picture by Julian Brown 06/12/16

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

'Measles saved our life'

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