Measles is “coming closer” to Nottinghamshire, a public health boss at Nottinghamshire County Council has warned. Measles can cause severe illness, with 20 to 40 per cent of children who get it needing hospital treatment. But public health leaders are worried that low vaccination rates could mean outbreaks become difficult to manage. Highly infectious and starting with cold-like symptoms leading on to a rash, Measles can sometimes cause complications such as pneumonia and meningitis. The free MMR vaccine is highly effective at reducing severe cases, but the Nottinghamshire vaccination rate as …
