Students urged to be aware of measles after West Midlands outbreak

Aston University, Birmingham, said it “had issued guidance (about measles) in response to a request by the Chief Medical Officer.”

Measles normally clears up within seven to 10 days. However, complications can include pneumonia, meningitis, blindness and seizures.

Babies and young children, pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are at increased risk.

The disease can be caught at any age, and can be fatal, but this is rare.

Measles is recognised by, external a high fever, a blotchy red or brown rash, sore, red and watery eyes, coughing and sneezing.