MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Stay protected against measles, mumps, and rubella with the MMR vaccine. Essential for public health, travel, and pregnancy safety. Safe, effective, and provides long-term immunity for all ages.
Because Prevention is Easier Than Cure – Shield Yourself from MMR
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles)—three highly contagious viral infections. These diseases can cause serious complications, including brain swelling, deafness, infertility, and birth defects in unborn babies.
Symptoms and Complications
- Measles: High fever, cough, rash, brain inflammation.
- Mumps: Swollen glands, fever, headache, testicular inflammation.
- Rubella: Mild fever, rash, joint pain, risk to unborn babies.
Why Do You Need the MMR Vaccine?
- Protection against three serious diseases: The MMR vaccine safeguards against measles, mumps, and rubella, which can lead to severe complications like pneumonia, meningitis, and birth defects.
- Highly contagious diseases: Measles and mumps spread easily through coughs, sneezes, and direct contact, making vaccination essential for personal and public health.
- Prevention of long-term complications: Measles can cause brain swelling (encephalitis), mumps can lead to infertility, and rubella during pregnancy can result in birth defects.
- Travel and school requirements: Many countries and schools require MMR vaccination for entry to prevent outbreaks and protect communities.
- Safe and long-lasting immunity: The vaccine is proven to be safe, offering lifelong protection with two doses, reducing the risk of infection and transmission.
Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America where outbreaks occur, make measles, mumps & rubella vaccination essential for protection against these highly contagious diseases.
Who Should Get the MMR Vaccine?
- Children & adults – part of routine childhood immunisations.
- Travellers visiting outbreak-prone areas.
- Healthcare workers & teachers at higher risk of exposure.
- Women planning pregnancy (to prevent congenital rubella).
- Unvaccinated people who missed childhood doses.
When and How to Get Vaccinated?
- Given in two doses for lifelong protection.
- Ideally taken at least 4 weeks before travel.
- Safe to take alongside other vaccines like DTP, hepatitis A & B.
Possible Side Effects and Safety Information
The MMR vaccine is safe and highly effective. Common side effects include:
- Mild fever, rash, or temporary joint pain.
- Swelling at the injection site.
Serious reactions are extremely rare.
Not recommended for:
- Pregnant women should not take this vaccine.
Benefits of the Flu Vaccine
The flu is more than just a cold. Even people who are young and fit can become seriously ill from the flu. For older people and those with long-term health conditions, the flu can be very dangerous. That’s why it is recommended that everyone aged 2 and older get the flu jab if they are safe to do so.
The flu is a respiratory virus that can last for weeks and can’t be treated with antibiotics. Most people who get it will feel better within a week or so without any problems, but others may develop more serious complications like pneumonia and cardiac conditions.
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Additional Travel Health Advice
- Check your MMR vaccination status before travelling.
- If travelling to high-risk regions, consider DTP, hepatitis A & B vaccinations.
- Follow NHS and WHO travel health recommendations.
How to Protect Yourself and Others?
Protect yourself and your loved ones. Book your MMR vaccination in Chiswick at Alisha Pharmacy! We are easily accessible from Hammersmith, Roehampton, Richmond, Ealing, Shepherd’s Bush, Fulham, Brentford, Barnes, and Camden Town.
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