MMR

MMR catch up campaign for 16- to 25-year-olds

Remedi Healthcare are continuing to support the NHS by providing an MMR catch up campaign . Since 2021 we have delivered over 100 000 vaccinations.

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Measles

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One vaccine

The MMR vaccine is a single injection that is administered into the thigh of young children or the upper arm of older children or adults. It is a live vaccine which means that it contains weakened versions of measles, mumps, and rubella viruses. These have been weakened enough to produce immunity without causing disease.

Two doses

The MMR vaccine gives long lasting protection with just 2 doses of the vaccine. The first dose is given at the age of 12 months and the second dose is given at around 3 years and 4 months, before starting school. Having both doses gives long lasting protection against measles, mumps, and rubella. In adults and older children, the 2 doses can be given with a one month gap between them.

Three infections

The MMR vaccine protects against 3 infections: measles, mumps and rubella. These are viral infections that can quickly spread to unprotected children and adults – they spread more easily than flu or the common cold.

Long-lasting protection The MMR vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself against measles, mumps and rubella. Since the vaccine was introduced in 1988, these conditions have become rare in the UK. However, outbreaks of disease, especially measles, have occurred when the number of people having the vaccine has dropped. If you are unsure whether you have previously had the vaccine or not, you can check with your GP, having further doses will not cause any harm.

Symptoms of measles appear seven-10 days after contact with the virus.

The Symptoms of measles include:

Cold-like symptoms such as runny or blocked nose, sneezing and cough
Red, sore, watery eyes
High temperature (fever), which may reach around 40^OC / 104^OF
A non-itchy, red-brown rash usually appears three to five days later (sometimes starts around the ears before spreading to rest of the body), spots may be raised and join to form blotchy patches – which may be harder to see on darker skin tones
Small white spots may appear inside cheeks and the back of lips (for a few days)

The below groups will be eligible for an NHS MMR Vaccine:

Those who are resident and/or registered with a GP practice in the North West and aged 5-25 years
Those who are resident in the North West and are not registered with a GP practice and aged 5-25 years

The combined MMR vaccine has been safely protecting children for many years in many countries worldwide. In the UK, millions of doses have been given since it was introduced in 1988. Before vaccines can be used, they have to be thoroughly tested for safety. Although there may be some side effects from vaccination, they are usually mild and much less severe than the disease itself. Serious reactions following vaccination are rare. Many studies have taken place to look at the safety and effectiveness of MMR vaccine. The evidence is clear that there is no link between MMR vaccine and autism.

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Vaccinations are a quick, effective and safe way to protect yourself against diseases that can damage your health.