Measles Awareness
November 29, 2023
Measles is back – cases have been confirmed locally in Birmingham and Solihull
Treat measles as a key and current risk for Birmingham and Solihull children.
As of today we have got 14 cases in Birmingham and Solihull. Only one of the cases was partially vaccinated. The remainder of the confirmed cases were not vaccinated. Be vigilant – assume a case could be measles rather than thinking it isn’t.
We are asking that staff please use this leaflet to issue to parents of children and young people to help improve the awareness of the risks of catching measles as part of their everyday interactions.
We consider this leaflet to contain the common narrative on measles from the NHS to parents.
It is a notifiable disease. It is a statutory requirement that doctors report a notifiable disease to the Director of Public Health.
Kate Woolley
Director of Immunisations and Vaccinations
Interim Director of Primary Care Commissioning & Performance