Measles- MMR Vaccine
MMR Vaccine
The MMR vaccine can prevent measles and also protects people of any age against mumps and rubella. It is really important that children receive two doses of MMR vaccine to ensure that they are protected.
Uptake of the routine childhood vaccinations, including the MMR vaccine is the lowest it has
been in a decade and is well below the 95% uptake needed to protect the population and
prevent outbreaks. This is giving this serious disease a chance to get a foothold in our
communities. Achieving high vaccination coverage across the population is important as it
also indirectly helps protect very young infants (under one) and other vulnerable groups.
Living Well
The Living Well service offers all age vaccination across a number of locations and will be focusing on MMR over the coming months. Please help promote these sessions and signpost patients appropriately.
- Friday 18th July- 10.30am - 4pm - Netherton Activity Centre Glovers Ln, Netherton, Bootle, L30 3TL
- Tuesday 22nd July - 10.30am - 4pm - 26-28 Chapel Street, Southport PR8 1AL
- Thursday 24th July - 10.30am - 4pm - Asda Bootle, 81 Strand Road, Bootle, L20 3BB
No appointments are needed
Holiday Clinics
Sefton’s Immunisation Team are holding clinics over the summer holidays for any primary and secondary school children who have missed an MMR (or any other vaccination for secondary school children only).
You must book an appointment to attend on 0151 247 6130
- 23rd July 2025, Prince Street Clinic, Waterloo, L22 5PB
- 31st July 2025, Southport Health and Wellbeing, PR9 0PG
- 5th August 2025, Litherland Town Hall, L21 9JN
- 12th August 2025, Maghull Health Centre, L31 0DJ
If you have further questions about MMR, the nurse will be happy to answer these at your appointment before your child has the vaccine. If you are unsure whether your child has had their MMR vaccinations, please check your child’s red book, or contact your GP.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, so anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at
home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the surgery or A&E, to
prevent the illness spreading further.
Ways to reduce the risk of spreading or catching measles
Other things which can help to reduce the risk of spreading or catching measles includes:
- Regular hand washing with soap and warm water
- Using tissues to catch coughs or sneezes, and throwing used tissues in the bin
Measles
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which spreads very easily among those who are unvaccinated. Measles can be a very unpleasant illness, with symptoms including a runny nose, cough, high fever, sore red watery eyes and a blotchy red-brown rash.
What will happen if someone at my child’s school or nursery catches measles?
If someone at your child’s school catches measles, the Headteacher will work closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). You will receive a letter with further information about what is happening.