🚨 Stay alert! Measles cases are on the rise in England! Dr Pallavi Bradshaw urges everyone, especially students, to check their vaccination status. 🏥✨
Why? Because measles isn’t just about that itchy red rash. There are EIGHT sneaky symptoms to watch for 2-4 days before the rash appears. Recognising these early can stop the virus in its tracks! 💡
1. Cold-like symptoms 🤧
2. Watery, red, swollen eyes 👀
3. High temperature 🌡️
4. Tiny greyish-white spots in the mouth 👄
5. Muscle pain 💪
6. Loss of appetite 🥄
7. Fatigue 😴
8. Barky cough 🤒
Seen any of these symptoms? Ring your GP straight away but avoid those crowded spots! Measles spreads through coughs and sneezes and can linger in the air for hours. 😷
If you or someone you know has measles, here’s what to do:
– Contact your GP ASAP – call first! 📞
– Stay put at home or in your accommodation 🏠
– Keep away from campus or public places 🚫
– Rest up and hydrate 💧
– Dim the lights if possible 💡
What about preventing measles altogether? 💉 The solution’s simple: the MMR vaccine. Ensure you’ve had your two doses. If unsure, have a chat with your GP about getting vaccinated. 🩺
Measles might last 10-14 days without complications, so the sooner you spot the symptoms, the better. Look after yourselves and others – stay informed, stay protected! ❤️
#MeaslesAlert #StayHealthy #VaccinateNow