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Unlock lifelong immunity with the free MMR vaccine

Four young children in different superhero poses, on a comic-book-style background with the text: "Unlock your superpower" in big bold red, a white box on the side with the text "Get lifelong immunity to measles, mumps and rubella" and a red exclamation box highlighted by a white arrow with the text "Speak to your GP to get your free MMR vaccination."
Published: 15 April 2024
Filed under: Public Health
Information on the MMR vaccine from the NHS Easy-read information on the MMR vaccine (NHS)

The MMR vaccine can give lifetime protection from measles, mumps and rubella – it’s like a real-life superpower that you can unlock by simply getting the vaccine!

Three different portrait oriented assets all featuring a different young child in a superhero pose, on a comic-book-style background. Each asset has text on it, including "Unlock your superpower" in big bold red, a white box on the side with the text "Get lifelong immunity to measles, mumps and rubella" and an exclamation box highlighted by a white arrow with the text "Speak to your GP to get your free MMR vaccination." Each asset has different coloured-background, the first blue, the second green and the

Some of the social media assets of our new MMR awareness campaign, featuring local children in their best superhero poses.

MMR stands for measles, mumps and rubella, three very serious and contagious illnesses that can be prevented thanks to the free MMR vaccination.

Measles in particular spreads very quickly among those who aren’t fully vaccinated and can be fatal. One in five children who gets measles requires a hospital visit and one in fifteen is affected by life-limiting conditions.

With measles on the rise in London, and over 23% of children in Waltham Forest having missed one or more doses of their MMR vaccination, we’ve launched a new campaign to remind parents to protect their children and speak to their GP if they think they or their children have missed a dose.

A huge thank you to local children and their families for helping us spread the message, check out how cool our young superheroes are!

Six different square social media assets all featuring a different young child in a superhero pose, on a comic-book-style background. Each asset has text on it, including "Unlock your superpower" in big bold red, a white box on the side with the text "Get lifelong immunity to measles, mumps and rubella" and an exclamation box highlighted by a white arrow with the text "Speak to your GP to get your free MMR vaccination."

Some of the social media square artwork for our new MMR awareness campaign, featuring local children showing off their superhero poses.

In the UK the MMR vaccine is given by GPs to children in two doses: the first at 12 months old and the second at three and four months old. However, it’s never too late to get vaccinated. 

The two doses of the MMR vaccine will give you and your children lifelong protection. The MMR vaccine is safe and effective. There are sometimes mild side effects, but getting vaccinated is always much safer than staying unvaccinated.

Speak to your GP today to organise an MMR vaccine.

If you’re unsure whether you or your child have had both the recommended doses of the MMR vaccine, you can speak to your GP to check the vaccination status for you and the rest of your family and, if needed, arrange an appointment.

Your child’s school might also be in touch about catch-up vaccinations if your child has missed a dose. 

More information on the MMR vaccine

Information from the NHS Easy-read information on the vaccine (NHS)