When you think of measles, the first symptom that probably comes to mind is that distinctive full-body rash.But there’s another sign that can flag the highly contagious virus before it reaches the rash stage which is lesser-known, yet just as important – and that’s Koplik spots.Superdrug’s pharmacy superintendent Niamh McMillan said the white spots are found inside the mouth on the inner lining of the cheek. They might also then move onto the back of the lips a few days later. “Not everyone with measles will have these spots, which usually last for a few days,” McMillan added. The measles virus is circulatingData on measles cases in Europe over the past year shows a “considerable rise” in cases compared to the year before, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).“This indicates that the virus is circulating in the region and the number of cases will probably increase during the spring of