Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 45757

Measles

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make it his policy for all patients with suspected measles to be sent an oral fluid kit.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

In the UK, an appropriate test to confirm or discard cases is essential. As per the guidelines, all suspected measles cases reported to Health Protection Teams are sent an oral fluid kit for testing at the Virus Reference Department at UKHSA Colindale.The...

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