17/07/2025
๐ Measles Cases Are Rising in the UK โ
Protect Your Family Now ๐
Measles isnโt just a childhood illness โ itโs a highly contagious virus that can cause serious complications like pneumonia, brain swelling (encephalitis), and even death.
๐ The MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is safe, effective, and FREE on the NHS. Two doses offer 99% protection against measles. Itโs never too late to catch up โ adults and older children can still get vaccinated.
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Check your records and book your MMR vaccine today:
๐ NHS MMR Vaccine Information
๐ UKHSA Measles Dashboard
๐ GOV.UK Measles Epidemiology Report
๐ With summer holidays underway, unvaccinated children are at higher risk of catching measles abroad and bringing it home.
Letโs protect our communities โ especially babies, immunocompromised individuals, and those who canโt be vaccinated.
๐ฃ Share this post to spread awareness. Vaccines save lives.
Letโs stop measles in its tracks.