Together with the North West London NHS Trust, we will shortly be supporting a very important campaign which addresses the MMR vaccine. We want to reach out to as many parents as possible on their views on the MMR vaccination, if they as a parent and your children have taken the vaccination. If you yet haven’t we also would like your views on what is the cause, what are your concerns and if it’s a language barrier problem then we will happily support you by calling a dedicated team to book your appointment.
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What is the MMR Vaccine?
The MMR vaccine gives long-term protection against measles, mumps and rubella.
These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss.
If you’re pregnant, getting measles can cause premature birth, miscarriage or still birth. And getting rubella can cause serious problems for your baby such as damage to their sight and hearing.
2 doses of the MMR vaccine gives you long-term protection.
Getting vaccinated also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated, such as unborn babies, newborn babies and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Polio and MMR vaccinations in London
From May 2023, children aged 1 to 11 in London who are not up to date with their routine vaccinations are being offered polio and MMR vaccinations through GP surgeries, primary schools and community clinics.
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.