MMR – Texts to those aged 25 and younger

Do you know about MMR?

If not, why not?

Measles, Mumps & Rubella = MMR

KEY MESSAGES – If you are not fully vaccinated – get vaccinated now. If you are planning on becoming pregnant – make sure you are fully vaccinated before as the vaccine cannot be given in pregnancy. We are texting eligible patients aged up to 25 years with an invite for a vaccination – please respond so we know how many vaccines to order.

So why are we telling you about MMR?

Due to an increase in measles across the country, the NHS is encouraging those who have not been fully vaccinated to get their vaccination asap!

Catching measles can lead to life changing issues for adults and children, such as blindness, deafness and swelling of the brain (encephalitis).

Measles can also have a serious impact on pregnant women, potentially leading to premature birth, low birth weight and still birth. Health chiefs are urging anyone thinking about becoming pregnant to ensure their MMR vaccination status is up to date because the vaccine can’t be given during pregnancy.

Two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed for maximum life-long protection, with the first dose given around a person’s first birthday, and the second dose given at around three years and four months.

However, anyone can catch up at any age on any missed doses and it’s never too late to protect yourself. The vaccine doses are typically given via a single injection into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm and are usually delivered with their other one year and preschool vaccinations.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries