Symptoms to Watch Out For:
- High Fever
- Runny Nose
- Cough
- Aching/feeling unwell
- Sore Red Eyes
- Rash
MMR Catch Up
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust is undertaking a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination catch-up campaign aimed at ensuring all children and young people are fully protected. The vaccinations are targeted at those aged from 6 – 25 who have not yet received both doses of the MMR vaccine.
Children aged between 12 months – 5 years
This age group can get the vaccine through their GP practice.
Encouraging all those who require a vaccination to come forward, Northern Trust Lead Nurse for Public Health Nursing Geraldine Doherty said: “It is important for people to understand that measles is a highly infectious viral illness which can lead to serious complications. This catch-up campaign aims to ensure that we have fully vaccinated as many of our children and young people as possible, protecting them and the wider community from serious illnesses which are wholly preventable. We are aware of a growing number of measles cases across the UK and Europe, so I would urge all parents, carers and young people to recognise the importance of supporting this campaign by coming forward for vaccination if it is required.”
Clinics for children aged 6 – 15
All children aged from 6 – 15 who live in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area are invited to attend their preferred clinic from the list below.
These clinics will run from 12noon – 3:00pm, with walk-in appointments available or you can book an appointment at: (click the button below, MMR Catch Up)
If you think you have measles, please inform reception staff immediately so you can be seen in a separate room. This will stop the infection spreading to others.
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