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MMR and Polio Campaign Posted or Updated on 19 Mar 2024

A brief outline of Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella

Polio is a serious virus that can cause paralysis or even death. There is no cure for polio. Vaccination is the only protection.
Measles spreads easily and can cause serious illnesses including pneumonia and meningitis.
Mumps spreads easily and in rare cases can cause serious illnesses including meningitis. There is no cure for mumps. Vaccination is the only protection.
Rubella can make your child feel very unwell and if they come into contact with someone who is pregnant, there can be complications for the unborn baby. There is no cure for rubella. Vaccination is the only protection. The vaccinations:
The best way to protect your child is to make sure they are fully up to date with vaccinations.
These vaccines will increase your child’s protection and have been safely given to millions of children.
The vaccine(s) your child is offered will be the right one for their age. Please check their red book or visit nhs.uk/childvaccines for more information.

The London-programme phase 2:

London has lower rates of childhood vaccination than other regions in England and this was made worse by the pandemic when many children missed their vaccinations.
Parents and carers of children aged one to 11 who are not up to date with their vaccinations, will be offered vaccinations against polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) through primary schools, community venues and GPs.
If your child has missed a polio or MMR vaccine, the local NHS will contact you to discuss what’s available in your area, or you can contact your GP.

See links below for further information:

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