Vaccination Plea After Measles Cases Rise in Scotland

Algoma Public Health reports wins in battle against measles virus misinformation

‘Uptake’ of immunization in communities where, historically, there’s been much mistrust, hesitancy toward immunization.

Measles cases soar in Scotland as health chiefs issue vaccination plea

Measles is a highly contagious disease which is spread by coughs and sneezes. The virus can lead to pneumonia, brain swelling and death.

Vaccination plea after measles cases surge in Scotland

Health chiefs say more measles cases have already been recorded this year than during the whole of 2024.

Public Health Scotland: Make sure you’re protected against measles

Cases of measles are on the rise. It’s important everyone going on your family holiday has had two doses of the MMR vaccine before travelling. Visit http://nhsinform.scot/MMRagainstMeasles… to check you and your family are fully protected. #DontLetMeasles

Plea to take up vaccine as measles cases on rise in Scotland

Public Health Scotland confirmed there have been 26 cases of laboratory-confirmed measles in Scotland in 2025.