Glasgow residents warned as 'serious disease on the rise'
Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership revealed cases of measles are increasing.
In a post on X, the partnership urged Glaswegians to check they've had two doses of the MMR vaccine before travelling outside Scotland this summer.
According to NHS Inform, cases of measles are continuing to rise in the UK and Europe, and Public Health Scotland is working with health boards across the country to monitor the number of cases.
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Measles is one of the most infectious diseases. The NHS claim it can lead to 'serious and potentially life-threatening complications in some people'.
The disease is spread when an infected person breathes; however, it can be prevented by getting vaccinated.
Cases of measles are on the rise. It's important to check you've had two doses of the MMR vaccine before travelling outside Scotland this summer. For more information on how to check you're fully protected, visit https://t.co/sQFdSQbBJv#DontLetMeasles pic.twitter.com/JjQVo3NHIU
— Glasgow City HSCP (@GCHSCP) July 3, 2025
A spokesperson for Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership said: "Cases of measles are on the rise.
"It's important to check you've had two doses of the MMR vaccine before travelling outside Scotland this summer."
A spokesperson for NHS Inform added: "NHS Scotland offers 2 doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to children at around 12 to 13 months, and 3 years 4 months. If it's missed at these times, it can be given at any age.
"The MMR vaccine is over 95% effective in protecting people against measles."
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