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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

Disease Info

Diseases	Measles
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Measles is transmitted through airborne droplets spread from the respiratory tract of an infected person. Occasionally, transmission can occur through the direct contact of throat or nasal secretions of an infected person (sneezing). The incubation period is around 10-14 days. Symptoms start with the gradual onset of a fever followed by a rash, severe conjunctivitis and cough. Boils can also develop over time. Further complications include pneumonia, ear and eye infections, and croup (an infection of the lungs and throat). More serious complications, such as inflammation of the brain (Encephalitis) are rarer, but can be fatal.
Distribution Measles occurs worldwide although the disease is now diminishing in developed countries. The mean age of onset of measles is 5 years old. Cases have been known to arise in developed countries where pockets of the population have missed out certain areas of the Routine vaccination program. Epidemics occur in less developed countries every 2-4 years. Recently (2009) there have been a number of outbreaks in the UK raising worrying questions regarding the uptake of the MMR vaccination. The number of year on year cases of measles has increased in recent months. If you are worried about your child being exposed than you should contact your GP.
Vaccination Vaccination against Measles is readily available and is commonly administered during the Routine Childhood vaccination program in the UK through the combined vaccine MMR. MMR is given to children at around 13 months then again around 3 years and 4 months - 5 years.
Notes for Travellers The risk to most travellers is low because of the childhood vaccination programs in most developed countries. However those who are not fully immunised against measles are at risk when visiting countries or areas where vaccine coverage is incomplete. The risk is greater when living/working with the local population; particularly children in areas where vaccine uptake may be poor or in a healthcare setting.
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Measles

The Disease

Measles is transmitted through airborne droplets spread from the respiratory tract of an infected person. Occasionally, transmission can occur through the direct contact of throat or nasal secretions of an infected person (sneezing). The incubation period is around 10-14 days. Symptoms start with the gradual onset of a fever followed by a rash, severe conjunctivitis and cough. Boils can also develop over time. Further complications include pneumonia, ear and eye infections, and croup (an infection of the lungs and throat). More serious complications, such as inflammation of the brain (Encephalitis) are rarer, but can be fatal.

Distribution

Measles occurs worldwide although the disease is now diminishing in developed countries. The mean age of onset of measles is 5 years old. Cases have been known to arise in developed countries where pockets of the population have missed out certain areas of the Routine vaccination program. Epidemics occur in less developed countries every 2-4 years.
Recently (2009) there have been a number of outbreaks in the UK raising worrying questions regarding the uptake of the MMR vaccination. The number of year on year cases of measles has increased in recent months. If you are worried about your child being exposed than you should contact your GP.

Vaccination

Vaccination against Measles is readily available and is commonly administered during the Routine Childhood vaccination program in the UK through the combined vaccine MMR.

MMR is given to children at around 13 months then again around 3 years and 4 months - 5 years.

Notes for Travellers

The risk to most travellers is low because of the childhood vaccination programs in most developed countries. However those who are not fully immunised against measles are at risk when visiting countries or areas where vaccine coverage is incomplete. The risk is greater when living/working with the local population; particularly children in areas where vaccine uptake may be poor or in a healthcare setting.

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

The materials on this Website are for general information only and are in no circumstances a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your GP or other healthcare professional on any vaccinations or other healthcare matters, and before travelling abroad. You should not delay in contacting your GP or healthcare professional because of information accessed through the Website. All vaccination information provided on the Website is to complement a fully completed routine childhood vaccination schedule in line with current recommendations for life in Britain.

Vaccinations do not protect against the majority of health problems encountered by travellers and extra care and preventative measures must always be taken. This Website is not in any way related to or regulated by the National Health Service or any other health authority. We strongly recommend you keep a copy of any information you upload to the Website – your Myvaccs Profile is intended to complement (not replace) your existing personal and NHS health records.