Glastonbury Attendees Warned Of Contagious Health Risk Ahead Of 2025 Festival

GlastonburyThe UK Health Security Agency has warned people going to festivals like Glastonbury to make sure they are up to date with their MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccines ahead of attending the event, ITV News reports.Set to take place from Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th June, the star-studded lineup includes The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo,Neil Young, Sir Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, Raye, The Prodigy, Doechii, and Biffy. But the fest coincides with measles cases circulating around the country (we had 109 cases confirmed in April and at least 86 in May). This has led a UKHSA spokesperson to suggest those attending ensure they’re up-to-date with their MMR jabs.Holidaymakers and festival-goers may be at particular risk Though the measles cases are predominantly in London and the South-East and are mostly seen among under-10s, public health officials are still concerned about how the disease may spread among crowds from across the country who are packed close together. “Measles spreads very easily and can be a nasty disease, leading to complications like ear and chest infections and inflammation of the brain with some children tragically ending up in hospital and suffering life-long consequences,” Dr Vanessa Saliba, consultant epidemiologist at UKHSA, said.Holidaymakers, she adds, should be especially careful. And per ITV News, Dr Alasdair Wood, a consultant in Health Protection at UKHSA South West, said: “We want festival-goers to enjoy their time at Glastonbury and other festivals this year.“Measles is circulating across the country, and festivals are the perfect place for measles to spread. If you’re not fully vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella, please contact your GP to see if you can get an appointment before coming to the festival.“If you feel unwell or have been advised [to] isolate as a result of measles or another infection, please continue to do so.”What are the symptoms of measles?Per the NHS, early signs of measles include:a high temperaturea runny or blocked nosesneezinga coughred, sore, watery eyes. A few days after those signs, a rash usually appears on the face and behind the ears before spreading across the body. You should book an emergency GP appointment or call 111 if you suspect you or your child have measles.But if you do not have the condition already, making sure you’re up to date with your MMR vaccines can be a great way of avoiding measles. This is key to preventing its spread to vulnerable people, like children, who can be seriously harmed by the disease.How can I check my MMR vaccine status?As Dr Wood says, contact your GP. “Your GP surgery should be able to tell you which vaccinations you’ve already had,” the NHS says.“If you were born before 1970 and have not had measles, mumps or rubella (German measles) or their vaccines, you can ask your GP surgery for the MMR vaccine.”Related...9 Most Agonising Clashes To Watch Out For At Glastonbury This YearFans Think They've Already Worked Out This Huge Act Will Be Doing A Surprise Glastonbury SetGlastonbury Bosses Have Finally Confirmed This Year's Headliners

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