Measles cases are rising

 

 

It's never too late to get your MMR vaccination

Millions of parents and carers in England are being urged to book their children in for both doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to protect children from becoming seriously unwell, as measles cases continue to rise across the country.

For further information about measles visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

Anyone who suspects they or their child has measles should call their GP surgery or NHS 111 first before turning up at a healthcare setting such as a GP practice, urgent treatment centre or accident and emergency department, to help stop the spread of the virus.

Get advice on MMR and other childhood vaccinations

Published: 18/07/2025 Published by: Haxby Town Council

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