Health experts are encouraging people in Luton to ensure their children and teenagers are vaccinated for measles.
There were no cases of measles in Luton last year and there have been none this year to date. There have, however been two cases in both Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire so far this year.
Councillor Mohammed Ashraf, responsible for public health in Luton, said: “We know the only way to stop measles outbreaks such as the recent one in South Wales is to ensure our children receive the MMR vaccine.
“Those who have not been vaccinated should urgently seek at least one dose of MMR vaccination from their GP, which will give them 95 per cent protection against measles. A second dose is then needed to provide almost complete protection.”