Publish date: 27 February 2024
Are you up to date with your vaccinations?
Measles is not just a childhood disease, it can make adults seriously unwell too. Across the North West, there has been an increase in the number of positive cases.
The best way to protect yourself, your family, friends, our patients and service users, is by having the MMR vaccination.
The national guidance has been updated, and if you are uncertain of your vaccination history, the advice is for you to have an MMR vaccination as soon as possible, instead of arranging a blood test to demonstrate your immunity.
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective, and there is no harm in getting another dose if you may already be immune to measles, mumps or rubella.
From Monday, 4 March, you can have your MMR at the vaccination centre in Maghull Health Park by booking a slot on YourSpace.
If you have any questions or requests regarding the vaccination programme, please contact the vaccine centre on 0151 473 2812 or email: vaccinations
Measles is a very serious viral illness but is preventable through 2 MMR vaccinations. If you are not protected and have passing contact with someone with measles, there is a chance you will be infected too. Complications are more likely to occur in certain groups including:
- People with weakened immune systems
- Babies under 1 year old
- Pregnant women and unborn children.
Complications which may occur include:
- Chest and ear infections
- Hearing and sight impairments
- Fits
- Diarrhoea
- Encephalitis (infection of the brain)
- Brain damage
- Measles during pregnancy may result in babies being born with low birth weight, premature birth, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
Visit YourSpace for more information and to book your MMR vaccination.