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Disease Fact File Distribution and Transmission | Measles: | Highly contagious acute Virus, mainly susceptible in children aged approximately 5 years of age. The virus is found worldwide, but slowly diminishing in developed countries due to the MMR vaccine. | | Mumps: | An acute virus, causing tenderness and swelling to glands, especially salivary glands. The virus occurs worldwide, the majority of sufferers being adolescents or young adults | | Rubella: | A mild infectious disease, characterised by fevers and a fine, red, pointy rash. The disease is also contracted worldwide with sporadic cases reported. | Measles, Mumps and Rubella are airborne diseases, contracted via droplets released from the respiratory tract of an infected person. Inhalation of droplets from an infected person, caused by sneezing, coughing or spitting will cause the spread of infection. Transmission is also known to have been caused by direct contact through kissing or nasal secretions. Signs and Symptoms | Measles: | The incubation period is 10-14 days. The onset of fever gradually increases and lasts approximately 3-4 days, whilst lethargy and Coryzal symptoms will appear within 24 hours. Most will then suffer conjunctivitis and an irritating cough. A bright red rash will be seen within 3 days of the onset of fever, first beginning on the forehead, neck and then spreading to the trunk. Measles is highly contagious from the onset of fever until the appearance of the rash. | | Mumps: | The incubation period is 17 days. Mumps is characterised by bi-lateral swelling of the parotid gland (neck), but can occur uni-laterally. Symptoms such as fever, headache, malaise, myalgias and anorexia, may precede for several days. Mumps is highly contagious several days before any noticeable sign of swelling. | | Rubella: | The incubation period is approximately 14-21 days. A rash will appear 14-17 days following exposure, followed by a low grade fever, malaise and conjunctivitis. Rubella is infectious 1 week prior to the onset of symptoms and 4 days after the rash appears. If exposed whilst pregnant, infection may result in fetal loss or congenital rubella syndrome. | Recommendation for Travellers All travellers visiting epidemic or endemic areas such as Asia, Africa and South America should ensure they are fully immunised against measles, mumps and Rubella. Infants under 6 months of age travelling to these areas or where there is a current outbreak should receive the MMR vaccination. Additional Information The MMR vaccination costs £30 |