Measles Vaccination

18 January 2024

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

If you are not sure how many doses of the vaccine you have had please come to discuss this with the nurse on Tuesday

Complications of measles

Measles can lead to serious problems if it spreads to other parts of the body, such as the lungs or brain.

Problems that can be caused by measles include:

pneumonia
meningitis
blindness
seizures (fits)

These problems are rare, but some people are more at risk. This includes babies and people with weakened immune systems.

Measles in pregnancy

If you get measles when you're pregnant, it could harm your baby.

It can cause:

miscarriage or stillbirth
premature birth (before the 37th week of pregnancy)
your baby having a low birthweight

It's important to get medical advice if you're pregnant and have been in close contact with someone who has measles.