ALERT: Measles outbreak

Written by admin on Wednesday 20th December 2017

Important information for pharmacists and their teams including recommendations and reference resources

Update: 21st January 2018

Further advice for the public to ensure they have had the MMR vaccine https://twitter.com/CPSouthCentral/status/95538486...


It's very important that all healthcare professionals are consistent in highlighting the importance of MMR vaccination to people or groups you may work with.

PHE released a national message focusing on those travelling to Europe or affected areas in Britain – messages can be used from this

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/measles-outbreaks-confirmed-in-leeds-liverpool-and-birmingham

PHE tweeted the following :

1.PublicHealthEnglanduk Dec 14

2.The recent #measles outbreaks in Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and Surrey are all linked to ongoing large outbreaks in Europe. We’re urging anyone travelling this winter to make sure they are up to date with their MMR vaccines. More info: http://bit.ly/2iYDlUP

Various resources which can be used in by practices, trusts, education etc are linked below. Most can be ordered free of charge from the department of health order-line: http://www.orderline.dh.gov.uk/ecom_dh/public/home.jsf

  1. Think measles leaflet - product code 3205760https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/think-measles-patient-leaflet-for-young-people
  2. Think measles poster - product code 3205852https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/think-measles-poster-about-measles-in-young-people
  3. Call ahead measles poster – product code 3207737https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/think-measles-poster-for-young-people
  4. Pregnancy leaflet – product code 2903655https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pregnancy-how-to-help-protect-you-and-your-baby
  5. Have you had your MMR flyer (for mums who have just given birth) Product code:3325595 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mmr-vaccination-have-you-had-your-mmr
  6. MMR leaflet – product code: 3219250https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mmr-for-all-general-leaflet
  7. Measles EIW poster – product code: 2900430https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-dont-let-your-child-catch-it-poster
  8. Measles advice on NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

Please support this messaging with your teams and customers; especially those working with potentially under vaccinated communities.

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For more detailed information, please read the following briefing attached below from the National Infection service

Measles Briefing Note 2017/052

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