Measles and MMR vaccines – Elliott Street Surgery

Measles cases continue to rise in England
Over one in ten children across England remain at risk of catching measles without both doses of the MMR vaccine
Measles is not just a childhood disease; adults can become seriously unwell
Measles in pregnancy is serious and can cause stillbirth, premature labour and miscarriage.
One in 15 measles cases can have complications such as meningitis, sepsis and blindness
The MMR vaccine is also available in a non-porcine(no pork gelatine) version. Ask your GP surgery when booking your appointment if you would prefer this option.
Measles is one of the world’s most infectious diseases, with one infected person giving it to approximately 15 other unvaccinated people.
One in five children will require a hospital visit if they become unwell with measles
The Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and has been used since the early 1980s.
There is no medical treatment for measles; MMR vaccination is the best protection against becoming seriously unwell
MMR vaccination is free on the NHS with the first dose being offered when a child is one year and the second at 3 years and 4 months old. This provides long lasting protection against measles, mumps and rubella
The evidence is clear; there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism

Call to action

If you have missed any of your MMR vaccines contact your GP surgery to book an appointment
If your child / children have missed any of their MMR vaccines, contact their GP surgery to book an appointment
If you are unsure if your child / children are up to date with their vaccines check their red book (Child’s health record).
If you are unsure if you are up to date with your vaccines contact the GP surgery
For more information on the MMR vaccine visit the NHS website