Mumps, Measles & Rubella ( MMR Vaccine)

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£44.99 Per Dose | 2 Doses Needed

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Measles, mumps, and rubella are highly contagious diseases that can cause serious or even fatal complications, such as deafness, meningitis, or encephalitis. Although outbreaks are rare in the UK, it’s important to keep your vaccinations up to date. The vaccination was introduced in 1968 so people born before 1970 are likely to have measles.

It is possible those born between 1980-1990 may not have been vaccinated against Mumps although are likely to have received vaccination against Measles and Rubella. They may have only one dose of MMR and therefore will required a further dose.

Dose

Adult and children  1+

If not vaccinated, 2 doses of MMR a month apart are required.

Medication

Priorix

You cannot receive the vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or any of its components in the past, or if you are currently immunocompromised or pregnant. If you have a temperature or feel ill, please wait to book once you feel better.

 

Travellers should be up to date with routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended in the UK. These vaccinations include, for example, the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine.

Start your course at least six weeks before travelling. You need two doses, with a minimum four-week gap in between, and your second dose needs to be completed at least two weeks before travelling, making six weeks total.

If you also require a Yellow Fever vaccine, you should ideally have a four-week gap between this and your MMR. This may also apply to a chickenpox vaccine and tuberculosis test; they should be done on the same day as MMR or allow a four-week gap.

For more information, please refer to the Complete Routine Immunisation Schedule.

The MMR vaccine is essential for individual and public health, offering protection against potentially serious diseases and helping to prevent outbreaks. It is highly recommended as part of routine immunisation schedules.
Even if these diseases are rare in your home country, they are still prevalent in some parts of the world. Vaccination helps protect you when traveling and prevents bringing the diseases back to your community.

Very Common (1 in 10 people)

  • Fever (38.5 °C or higher)
  • Injection site erythema
  • Injection site pain
  • Injection site swelling

Common Side Effects (between 1 in 10 to 1 in 100 people)

  • Injection site bruising
  • Rash morbilliform or other Rash

Uncommon Side Effects (between 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 people)

  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Upper respiratory tract infection or Viral infection
  • Crying
  • Rhinorrhoea
  • Diarrhoea or Vomiting
  • Urticaria
You should avoid getting this vaccine if you currently have a high fever or are experiencing any type of stomach issue, like diarrhoea. Please wait until you feel better to book.