Caller Rebecca explains how getting measles as a child in the 70s still affects her today

16 Feb 2026, 22:15 | Updated: 16 Feb 2026

By LBC

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Amid the current measles outbreak, caller Rebecca tells Iain about contracting the illness as a child and how it still affects her today in her adult life.

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Caller Rebecca explains how getting measles as a child in the 70s still affects her today

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Heaven knows I'm miserable now! Morrissey cancels concert after being 'too sleepy'

Chelsea captain Reece James dedicates 'peak years' to club after signing new long-term contract

Campaigners faced ‘death threats’ and bomb scares over battle to ban handguns ban after Dunblane massacre

Epping council loses bid to bring appeal over hotel use for asylum seekers

Drinks-related litter problem widespread on UK beaches, charity warns

KPop Demon Hunters to get a sequel, Netflix announces

Petrol retailers U-turn after axing meeting with Chancellor amid row with ministers over fuel price hikes

Campaigners faced ‘death threats’ and bomb scares over battle to ban handguns ban after Dunblane massacre

Epping council loses bid to bring appeal over hotel use for asylum seekers

Drinks-related litter problem widespread on UK beaches, charity warns

Who were the 17 victims of the Dunblane massacre?

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