How to get the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine

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MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine

The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine.

It protects against 3 serious illnesses:

These highly infectious conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people.

Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can also lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

The MMR vaccine is given to babies and young children as part of the NHS vaccination schedule.

Missed vaccines

It's important to catch up on any missed vaccines.

You can still ask your GP surgery for the MMR vaccine if your child has missed either of these 2 doses.

Find out more about the MMR vaccine and how to get it.

 

NHS England guidance on seasonal vaccinations

For key information about flu vaccinations visit - NHS Flu vaccine website.

For the latest COVID-19 vaccination guidance visit -  NHS COVID-19 website

For the latest advice about MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine visit - NHS MMR vaccine website.

Get in contact with:

For further information please contact:

Northampton Integrated Care Board

System Vaccination Operations Centre

Northantsicb.spoc@nhs.net

Telephone: 01604 476 999

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm

www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/covid

www.nhs.uk/seasonalvaccinations