Beware Measles is on the way!


n early 2013, Swansea was the first city to have a large outbreak of measles. With the current low levels of vaccination in the UK, the current outbreak will almost certainly spread elsewhere in the country.


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Babies under one year of age are most at risk, but it can affect anyone of any age who has not been vaccinated against the disease or who has not had measles previously. Once infected, lifelong immunity develops.


Measles is a highly contagious viral airborne infection. It is spread by coughing or sneezing, close personal contact, or direct contact with nasal or throat secretions. It has an incubation period of about 10 days, with a further 2-4


Sure Start Children’s Centres


in your area...


For parents to be, parents or carers with children under 5 years old. Aiming to give children the best possible start in life, providing a wide range of play and positive parenting support for families with young children.


What’s on offer at your nearest Centre... • Fun activities to enjoy with your child


• A great way to meet other families • Baby massage / Sensory rooms • Mum 2 Mum Breastfeeding peer support • Parenting Programmes and Bitesize sessions • One to One family support • Links with other services e.g. Midwife, Health Visitors, 2 year old funding, Childminders, Preschools etc.


• Help with financial issues, benefits, debt advice and food parcels • Exciting adult learning opportunities • Help and information on returning to work


Open all year around: Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm, Fri 9 - 12.


Royal Wootton Bassett Children’s Centre Byron Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 8BA T: 01793 851224 www.woottonbassettcc.org


Malmesbury Children’s Centre Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury SN16 9JR T: 01666 825566 www.malmesburycc.org


Cricklade Children’s Centre Bath Road, Cricklade SN6 6AX T: 01793 759187 www.crickladecc.org


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days of early symptoms (including fever, cough, and conjunctivitis) before the characteristic skin rash develops.


The child usually feels most ill on the first or second day of the rash. In addition to the rash, symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea.


Complications are quite common even in healthy children, and around 20% of reported measles cases experience one or more complication. These can include ear infections, pneumonia, meningitis and serious eye disorders.


Children who have not been fully immunised face a life-long risk of catching measles.


For more information on vaccination, contact your local GP or visit www.nhs.uk and search on “Measles Vaccine”.


Activities are free or subsidised


We are here to support parents and carers of 0-5 year olds


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