South Yorkshire hospital contacts A&E visitors following suspected measles case

Doctors are attempting to trace people who visited Doncaster Royal Infirmary’s A&E department between 24^th and 26^th February as a precautionary measure, following a suspected case of measles.

Dr Ken Agwuh, director of infection and control at the trust, said that whilst people did not need to take immediate action, he wanted to remind them of the symptoms.

“We want to reassure the public that this is a precautionary measure and individuals who attended do not need to take any action at this time.”

He added that anyone who suspected they may have measles should not visit A&E, unless they or their child were seriously unwell, and instead contact their GP.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said all affected patients had been written to.

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