Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination
The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective combined vaccine that can prevent measles.
The vaccine is free and offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against:
These highly-infectious conditions can cause serious illnesses including pneumonia, meningitis and hearing loss. They can easily spread between unvaccinated people.
Any children in London who are not up to date with their routine vaccinations can get a catch-up dose via their GP to make sure that they are fully protected.
If you believe your child is missing a vaccination and you don't want to wait, you can contact your local GP to book an appointment.