The HSE has announced details of an MMR catch-up campaign to protect against measles due to a rise in cases of the disease in the UK and Europe. Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in children under one year of age, pregnant women, and the immunosuppressed. The campaign focuses on delivering the MMR vaccine to key groups, who may have missed their vaccines in the past such as children, young adults and health and care workers.
The campaign comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported a resurgence of measles in England in 2023 particularly in the West Midlands and London, however, all regions of England have reported cases. There are increases in cases of measles also reported in several other European countries including Romania, Cyprus and Austria. Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of the HSE National Immunisation Office, explained: “Measles is highly infectious and can be an acute and serious infection. It causes a rash illness, with cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and high fever. “Complications of measles include ear infections, pneumonia, febrile seizures and less commonly encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and even death. “The only protection against measles is vaccination
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