NHS: Measles warning for Bradford

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    The NHS has issued a warning following an outbreak of measles in Bradford.

    In a statement the NHS trust in Bradford said the illness is extremely infectious and if you think you have symptoms of measles, stay away from A&E departments and GP surgeries.

    The trust advised to call your doctor or NHS 111.

    Symptoms include high fever, sore eyes and a red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.

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