Please make sure your child is up to date with their vaccinations and book an appointment at the surgery to catch up on missed doses. Two doses of the MMR vaccine can provide lifelong protection against measles.
Measles is more than just a rash. 1 in 5 children with measles will need hospital treatment. It can cause serious complications and in rare cases can be fatal.
If you are unsure if you or your child are up to date with your vaccinations, please contact the practice.
Here you can download COVIBOOK, an explainer in the form of a story to reassure children under the age of 7 about coronavirus.
Child Friendly Explanation of Coronavirus – PDF
The short book has been produced by the Mindheart Foundation and translated into 25 languages. All editions are available on their website: