Measles and MMR Vaccination
09 Oct 2023
Important information from the NHS about Measles/MMR:
Measles is highly infectious and if left unvaccinated nine out of ten children in an early years setting can catch the disease if just one child is infectious.
Measles cases are rising across the country, with over 102,000 children starting primary school in England being at risk of catching the disease.
Please share these key messages from the NHS with families and staff about measles/MMR to raise awareness and to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated.
Please see the following: Back to school MMR Guidance from the NHS includes
