Measles warning linked to island sports centre
NHS Western Isles said the situation affected mainly those who attended Stornoway's sports centre on Saturday between 09:00 and 18:00
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NHS Western Isles is warning some people who attended a sports centre in Lewis that they may have been exposed to the potential risk of measles.
The health board said it was issuing "warn and inform" notices to a range of people in the Western Isles who may have come into to contact with a person likely to have the infection.
NHS Western Isles said the situation affected mainly those who attended Stornoway's sports centre on Saturday 10 February between 09:00 and 18:00.
They have been urged to ensure they have had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
The NHS, external says measles is an infection that spreads easily, and has unpleasant and sometimes serious complications.
NHS Western Isles said anyone unsure if they had been vaccinated should contact their GP.
Public health consultant Dr Keith Allan said: "We are issuing warn and inform notices at present to individuals who may have come into contact with an individual likely to have measles.
"These people in particular are strongly encouraged to make sure they are fully vaccinated.”
NHS Western Isles said symptoms of measles included:
Cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing and a cough
Sore, red eyes that may be sensitive to light
Small greyish-white spots in the mouth
Loss of appetite