Update To Measles Vaccination

• letter to parents Re Measles June 2023.pdf 

 

Dear Parent, Carer

 

The number of children with measles has increased since the start of the year, with most cases in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under. Measles is a very infectious illness which can make children very unwell and sometimes leads to serious complications. Sadly, two children in England have died from measles in 2026.

 

In Hertfordshire we have had outbreaks of measles in some of our schools and cases of measles are increasing. I am therefore asking that parents take the following actions:

 

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• Check your child’s red book or the NHS App to make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations.

• If your child has missed one or both doses of MMR, please contact your GP practice to arrange an appointment.

 

• You can also contact your local Community & School Aged Immunisation Service who run vaccination sessions for all ages. Details can be found here: https://www.hct.nhs.uk/service- /details/service/hertfordshire-and-east-anglia-communityand-school-age-immunisations-35

 

• If your child is ill and you are worried it might be measles, check symptoms of measles If you need help, please phone your GP or 111 and follow their advice. v

 

An alternative vaccine is available for those who want to avoid pork products. You can find out about this when booking an appointment. The MMR vaccination is safe and free in the NHS and highly effective in protecting children from three serious diseases, Measles, Mumps and Rubella.”

 

 

Yours faithfully