- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that festivals, including Glastonbury, are high-risk environments for measles spread due to ongoing outbreaks across England.
- Measles cases are primarily affecting unvaccinated children under 10, but cases have also been reported in young people and adults.
- Dr. Alasdair Wood of UKHSA South West urges festival-goers to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and to contact their GP for an appointment if needed.
- The UKHSA is also seeing an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people and advises early testing.
- Measles cases are rising globally, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) reporting a significant increase in Europe, and outbreaks have been seen in several European countries, prompting the UKHSA to urge vaccination before travelling abroad.
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