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Measles Cases on the Rise

Cases of measles are rising in England. Measles is more than just a rash with one in five children needing a hospital visit. Make sure you and your child are up to date with your MMR vaccinations to give you the best protection against becoming seriously unwell. See below or click here for more information.

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Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infections usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults. Find out more here

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Weight Loss Injections

In line with NICE guidance, the new weight management ‘Tirzepatide’ medication (brand name Mounjaro®) has been approved for use in the NHS. Tirzepatide will be available to NHS patients nationally from 23 June and locally from autumn 2025.
In Dorset around 1,000 people currently qualify for the medication based on national eligibility criteria, which states individuals must:
  1. Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² or more (or 37.5 kg/m² for people from minority ethnic family backgrounds) and have at least four of the following long-term conditions:
  2. Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia or type 2 diabetes
  3. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  4. Dyslipidaemia
  5. Established cardiovascular disease
  6. Obstructive sleep apnoea
Page last reviewed: 04 July 2025
Page created: 06 March 2025