UKHSA warns measles twice as contagious as cold, urges MMR vaccine in England

express.co.uk

UKHSA warns measles is nearly twice as contagious as the common cold and launched a campaign urging unvaccinated people to get MMR/MMRV shots. Unlike cold, hygiene measures insufficient; vaccine best protection. Recent outbreaks in England linked to falling MMR uptake. Measles can cause meningitis, pneumonia, blindness, hearing loss; pregnant women risk miscarriage. NHS advises checking vaccination status, particularly adults born 1970-1990, pregnant women, healthcare workers, travellers. Two doses provide lasting protection; research shows no autism link.


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