A second case of measles has been confirmed in the Grampian area.
It comes after NHS Grampian recorded its first confirmed case of the illness in more than a decade last month.
NHS Grampian confirmed that the two cases in the region are not linked.
It is once again urging everyone living in the region – adults and children alike – to ensure they are vaccinated against measles.
Chris Littlejohn, deputy director of public health with NHS Grampian, said: “This second case is not linked to the first confirmed case in any way, and we would certainly not describe this as an outbreak. However, confirming a second case locally highlights how much more common measles has become.
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"Measles is a serious illness but it can be easily prevented. Vaccination is safe, effective, and for everyone, at any age. It is part of the routine childhood immunisation programme, and I would strongly encourage parents/carers to ensure their child receives all vaccinations they are eligible for.
“Adults are at just as much risk of measles and it’s never too late to get vaccinated.”
Cases of measles have been steadily increasing globally, due in part to a decreasing uptake in vaccination.
From 2021 to 2023 the UK was considered to have “eliminated” the disease. However, the World Health Organisation said measles transmission was re-established in the UK in 2024.
It came after after a plateau in vaccination coverage and a surge in cases, with 3,681 cases recorded in the UK in 2024.
Symptoms of measles can include cold-like symptoms, sore, watery or runny eyes, and a fever. The measles rash typically appears two to four days after the first symptoms and usually fades after a week or so.
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