Measles

Following a declared measles outbreak in Gwent, Hywel Dda University Health Board is asking anyone showing symptoms of measles to not attend their GP or any other healthcare setting without phoning before arrival, or must immediately notify staff on arrival, to allow prompt isolation and avoid any further transmission. The first symptoms of measles are cold-like and can include a high temperature, sneezing, a cough and red, sore, watery eyes. Small white spots may appear inside the cheeks and on the back of the lips a few days later. These spots usually last a few days. A rash usually appears a few days after the cold-like symptoms. The rash starts on the face and behind the ears before spreading to the rest of the body. The spots of the measles rash are sometimes raised and can join to form blotchy patches. They are not usually itchy. You can check your symptoms by visiting 111.wales.nhs.uk.  and you can contact them for advice if you believe you or  our  child may have measles.