Measles Outbreak
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The recent Measles outbreak has now been declared a national health incident. Measles continues to circulate across England with certain regions having outbreaks. Children not up to date with their MMR vaccinations are at risk of catching measles:
• Nine out of ten unvaccinated children can catch measles from an infected classmate
• One in five will require a hospital visit if they catch measles
• One in 15 will experience complications from measles, such as meningitis and sepsis
In light of the outbreak, Millbrook Medical Centre will be contacting parents of children overdue their immunisations.
If you think your child is overdue immunisations and would like to book in before we contact you, please call us on 0151 546 2480.