PARENTS have been advised to enroll their children on viable vaccines because they are at risk of contracting a highly contagious disease.
Data shows that one in ten children are unaware of their MMR vaccination.
These shots help protect the little ones from measles, mumps, and rubella.
Family doctors still offer routine vaccinations and warn that these diseases can easily spread among unvaccinated people.
Doctors say the complications of these diseases can “change life”.
The NHS states that measles can lead to serious problems if it spreads to other parts of the body, such as pneumonia, meningitis, and blindness.
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Mumps can also be dangerous, with a rare but serious complication, including a brain infection called encephalitis, which occurs in about one in 1,000 cases.
Doctors say rubella can be serious for some people, especially during pregnancy.
To be protected, children need two doses of the safe and effective MMR vaccine.
The first dose is usually given around a child’s first birthday, and the second dose is given around three years and four months of age.
Both are essential when it comes to complete and lasting protection against measles, mumps and rubella.
As winter approaches, the NHS has sent more than 1.5 million invitations to parents between the ages of two and three to get the winter flu shot.
At present, and where local services allow, children can also receive their recovery MMR vaccines.
Steve Russell, NHS Director of Vaccination and Screening, said: “Measles, mumps and rubella are easily spread among unvaccinated people and can be very serious, so it’s important that parents make sure their children are protected by the MMR if they go back to school “. and are up to date on their flu shot if we qualify when we enter the winter months.
“The MMR vaccine is one of the most studied vaccines in the world, with millions of doses administered each year.
“It is safe for your child and will protect him, his friends and the rest of the community from these unpleasant but preventable diseases.
“If your child has not yet been vaccinated or is not up to date on vaccinations, contact your family doctor to make an appointment.”
Where to get?
In most cases, children will be offered routine vaccines by the primary care physician in the local operating room.
For older children and adults who may have lost them, you should contact your GP.
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