Measles can be more severe in teenagers and adults and some may need hospital treatment. Measles is also extremely infectious and summer events like music festivals and fairs and students starting university, where people are mixing closely with each other, provide the ideal place for the infection to spread.

The vaccine also protects against other serious illnesses including mumps. Anyone who is unsure of their vaccination status should contact their GP practice to make an appointment. The advice comes after Public Health England announced there has been an increase in the number of cases of measles in young people during the summer festival season.
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