The Ministry has sent through information to schools giving guidelines of procedures to follow should there be a case of measles in our school.   We have a high vaccination coverage but maintaining awareness and prompt identification will help manage any spread.  

Measles is a highly infectious disease and is more serious than many people realise. Symptoms include fever, cough, red eyes and a runny nose, and then a rash which develops after about 4 days. About one in ten people with measles need to be hospitalised and 30% will develop complications.