Jersey parents urged to vaccinate children against measles

Public Health said Jersey's vaccine rates for 2023 were on a level with the World Health Organisation's 95% target

Parents in Jersey are being urged to get their children vaccinated against measles.

The UK is currently experiencing an outbreak of the disease, but Public Health said Jersey had not had a case since 2019.

It said Jersey's vaccine rates for 2023 were on a level with the World Health Organisation's 95% target.

Peter Bradley, Director of Public Health, said it was "vital" all children were protected.

He said: "Measles is an unpleasant illness.

"The MMR vaccine is the best defence against serious infection, so I urge all parents to make sure their children are as protected as possible."

The government said parents and guardians should check their children were up to date with their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination.

It said the main symptoms to look out for were a fever or a rash, but that the virus could cause "serious illness, including meningitis".

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