Measles in young people
Updated 27 June 2022
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Teenagers, young adults and anyone who has missed their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination can get measles.
Symptoms such as:
- high fever
- rash – sometimes starting around the ears
- sore red eyes
- cough
- aching and feeling unwell
Remember, if it could be measles – they need to be in an area where they cannot pass the infection to vulnerable patients such as the immunocompromised and pregnant women.
Further information is available on NHS.UK.