EXTRA measles vaccination sessions are being laid on in selected Gloucestershire schools targeting areas where there has been a low uptake.
The measles, mumps and rubella jab is available at all GP practices but more children will now be offered the vaccination in schools.
Extra sessions have been carried out at Kingsholm Primary and Newent Community School with further vaccinations planned for St Peter's Secondary, Tredworth Infants and Juniors and Whidden Primary SChool later this month.
Latest Health Protection Agency figures show there have been 42 confirmed cases of measles in Gloucestershire so far this year.
Last year there were 95 recorded incidents, with 62 from October to January 2013.
The majority of cases in Gloucestershire are in children, but adults have also been affected.
Public health officials are calling for people to check their vaccination history, following a rush for children to get vaccinated in Swansea after an outbreak of the illness.
There, around 1,200 people were vaccinated at special drop-in clinics at the weekend, with reported cases rising to almost 600.
Michael Richardson, Deputy Countywide Manager for Children and Young People's services at Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust, said: "In light of the current measles outbreaks in Swansea, we are pleased to confirm that there are no outbreaks reported currently in Gloucestershire.
"We work very closely with public health commissioners at Gloucestershire County Council and the regional branch of the Health Protection Agency to monitor the situation across the county.
"In response to some local outbreaks late last year, we worked with local schools and communities, setting up extra clinics for education and immunisations across the county to help prevent the spread of measles."
The community is also being advised that anyone displaying symptoms of measles should take steps to prevent spreading the disease to others.
Suspected cases showing symptoms should stay away from schools and places of work for five days after a rash first appears.
People with the condition should also avoid mixing with vulnerable people, such as the sick or elderly, and also avoid GP practices and hospital emergency departments to reduce the risk of infection.
Dr Jeremy Welch, Tewkesbury GP and member of the Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, said it is not too late for people to take action to keep measles at bay.
"Measles is a highly infectious and potentially dangerous illness which spreads very easily," he said.
"If you have missed out on the MMR vaccination in the past it's always possible for a catch-up. Just contact your local GP practice for an appointment."
