MMR Catch up Campaign

Posted on January 22nd, 2024

The campaign will run from November 2023 to March 2024 in two stages:

From November 2023 to March 2024 eligible individuals aged 12 months up to and including 5 years.

From January 2024 to March 2024 eligible individuals aged 6 years up up and including 25 years.

If you feel that you or your child fall into either of the above cohorts and would like more information please book an appointment with one of our practices nurses.

• Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations – check your child’s red book, and make an appointment with your GP practice to catch up on missed doses.
• Two does of the MMR vaccine can stop your child becoming seriously unwell with measles – two doses of the safe and effective vaccine are needed for maximum life-long protection, with the first dose given around the child’s first birthday, and the second dose given at around three years and four months old.
• Measles is not just a childhood disease and can be serious at any age – anyone can catch up at any age on any missed doses and it’s never too late to protect yourself.

More information about measles and the MMR vaccine can be found on the NHS website.