Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- NHS launches a catch-up campaign for missed MMR vaccines
Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of a major new NHS drive to protect children from becoming seriously unwell, as measles cases continue to rise across the country.
What is Measles?
Measles is a serious illness, with one in five children who get the disease having to be admitted to hospital for treatment.
Who is at risk?
Measles is not just a childhood disease and can be serious at any age.
If caught during pregnancy it can be very serious causing stillbirth, miscarriage and low birth weight and NHS bosses are urging young adults to catch up on any missed doses before thinking about starting a family
Who is eligible for the MMR catch-up dose?
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Children aged 1-5 years, who have not yet completed the 2 doses of MMR
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Children aged 6 to 11 years who missed their MMR vaccine.
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Patients aged 11 to 25 years-old in London and the West Midlands (areas with lowest uptake)
(Source: NHS Director of Vaccinations and Screening, NHSE, NHS England ยป NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines)
Are measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) serious in children?
