Guidance

Think measles: patient leaflet for young people

This leaflet explains the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine to young people who may have missed their routine MMR vaccinations.

Applies to England

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Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR): guidance for young people (leaflet)

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This leaflet explains:

  • signs and symptoms of measles, mumps and rubella
  • the importance of calling ahead to the GP or clinic if you suspect you have measles
  • the importance of having the correct, complete doses of MMR
  • you can get MMR vaccination at any age, especially if you are not sure if you have had it

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Updates to this page

Published 31 May 2016
Last updated 27 June 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added text version, rebranded leaflet and order link.

  2. First published.

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