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    Catch-up MMR

    PROTECT YOUR CHILD – GET VACCINATED

    Dear Parents and Carers,

    We are writing to you with urgent public health advice following a significant rise in measles cases across Liverpool and surrounding areas. Several children are seriously unwell and receiving treatment at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

    Measles is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease. It spreads quickly and can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, brain inflammation, and even death. Children under one, those with weakened immune systems, and unvaccinated individuals are especially at risk.

     The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and free.

    • It protects against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
    • Two doses provide lifelong protection.
    • The first dose is given at 12 months, and the second at 3 years and 4 months.
    • If your child missed a dose, it’s never too late to catch up.

     What you can do:

    • Check your child’s Red Book or contact your GP to confirm vaccination status.
    • Book an appointment with your GP for any missed doses.
    • Attend local catch-up clinics or mobile vaccination units 

    ⚠️ Symptoms of measles include:

    • High fever, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes
    • A red-brown rash that usually starts on the face
    • Small white spots inside the cheeks

    If you suspect measles, do not attend your GP surgery or A&E—call NHS 111 or your GP for advice.

    Kindly read this:

    Open letter to Parents and Carers in Merseyside from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, UKHSA and Directors of Public Health for Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley

    Let’s work together to protect our children and community. Vaccination saves lives.

    Thank you for your urgent attention.

    Storrsdale Medical Centre. 

     

    Please visit: 

    Home | Vaccine Knowledge Project

     

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