MMR Catch-up Campaign
The MMR immunisation catch up programme is to reduce the risk of a measles
epidemic. This is to target children and young people aged 13 months to
18 years who have not received MMR vaccinations.
Sessions with a nurse or a health visitor are available. We strongly urge people who have not received their
MMR vaccinations to attend as measles can have serious complications.
Mumps and Mumps Vaccination
The Risk
There have been some cases of Mumps and mumps like illnesses locally this term. This is a
viral illness that is very easily spread from person to person. We suspect that
there may be more cases.
What can you do about it?
In order to give you some protection from this infection in the future, Student
Health with support from the Health Protection Agency, strongly recommend that
students aged between 16 and 25 who have not had 2 MMR vaccinations should attend
their GP Practice for vaccination. (If you are over 25 and you have any queries
about whether you should have the vaccination please contact your own GP for advice).
The MMR does not give immediate protection but takes about 3 weeks to stimulate
the immune response so the sooner you have it the better.
What to do if you develop Mumps?
If anyone develops symptoms of mumps (swelling and pain of the parotid salivary
glands behind the jaw and below the ears) they should seek advice from their GP at
the earliest opportunity.
If the diagnosis is confirmed the student will be encouraged to restrict contact
with others during the infectious period (while symptoms are present and for a few
days afterwards).
Treatment of the illness is limited to paracetamol, rest, and plenty of fluids.
If you think you might be vulnerable to Mumps please go to your GP or Student
Health for your vaccination
Student Health Service
Tel: 0151 794 4720 / 5820
More information on measles and mumps