Offered in Year 9 as a catch up programme to children who have not had 2 doses
Measles is an airborne infection producing cold-like symptoms, fever, rash, sore eyes or conjunctivitis. It can cause deafness, fits, brain damage & swelling of the brain.
Mumps is an airborne infection producing symptoms such as fever, headache and swollen glands in the face. Although most cases are mild, mumps can cause viral meningitis and painful inflammation of the ovaries or testicles and in rare cases, of the pancreas.
Rubella is also an airborne infection producing symptoms such as swollen glands, sore throat, temperature and a rash. Although cases are mild, catching Rubella through pregnancy can cause serious illness in unborn babies, including deafness, blindness or even death.
MMR vaccine protects against all 3 diseases
Total of 2 doses
1st dose aged 12mths to 15mths
2nd dose aged 4yrs to 6yrs.
Now offered in Year 9 as a catch up programme in schools to children who have not had 2 doses
Students in education with no or partial immunity need either the full course of 2 doses (separated by at least 28 days) or a single catch up dose.
For further information on this vaccination call 01484 368500