Sweden reports five measles cases, warns Urkult visitors
Sweden's Public Health Agency has reported five measles cases in August and warned people who attended the Urkult festival in Västernorrland after three infected visitors were there from 30 July to 1 August.
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The agency says festivalgoers should watch for high fever, dry cough, red light-sensitive eyes and a rash that starts on the face. Anyone who suspects measles should phone healthcare or 1177 first and not arrive unannounced at a clinic.
Measles spreads easily through the air and can cause serious illness. The agency is working with regional infection-control units, but says the risk of a larger outbreak is low because vaccination coverage is about 95 per cent.
Two vaccine doses provide very good protection. Region Västernorrland says unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated residents can book free MMR vaccination.
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