Measles

• Measles outbreaks happen when not enough children have been vaccinated 
• Measles can be a very serious disease leading to ear and chest infections, fits, diarrhoea, and damage to the brain. Measles can kill. 
• Your child is at risk of measles if they haven’t had the MMR vaccination. 
• 2 doses of MMR vaccine are needed to get the best protection 
• If your child is due to have had 2 doses of MMR but has not received them yet, no matter what age they are, you should contact your GP to get them vaccinated. 

For further information check www.nhs.uk