If you, partner or children have not yet taken preventative measures which shield you from the Measles, Mumps & Rubella viruses, now’s the time to really consider getting your vaccination booked. If caught these diseases can easily spread amongst your family and friends causing outbreaks which can really hinder your quality of life and ability to look after your children particularly if your a vulnerable adult.
Luckily the NHS have deployed all their resources in London to get as many people in the local communities protected and safe but unfortunately people remain sceptical about the vaccines efficacy and therefore are ignoring the warnings. According to the latest statistics provided by the gov.uk website as of April 2024, 39.8% of of measles cases were in London (76 of 191).
Please consider these helpful links and we encourage you to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
For more information and guidance on everything MMR related, you can visit the official NHS website which has pages dedicated to everything Measles, Mumps & Rubella. https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine
For a simple guide and information on MMR, the various diseases, vaccine booking guidance and other interesting facts to know to help you make that life-saving decision. Visit our Health & Wellbeing Hub
At 8-16 weeks your baby should have taken all these vaccinations
It's important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your GP to catch up.
To get more information on how to book an appointment in London.