An increase in cases of measles has ignited a fresh call for uptake in the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
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UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals, fifteen (15) new cases of the airborne disease have been recorded in Bristol and Gloucestershire in the last two weeks.
Measles which is highly contagious can result to severe complications and even death.
UKHSA South West is urging people to stay up to date with their MMR vaccinations to provide the best protection against infection to prevent further outbreak.
