Measles is on the rise: is your child protected?

Cases of Measles are increasing in the UK. Measles can be a very serious disease and cause severe, even life threatening complications. Make sure your child is protected – it is never too late to catch up!

2 doses of the MMR vaccine are needed for 95% protection against Measles. If you are unsure of your child’s vaccination status you can check via the following avenues:

• Immunisation details are available in your child’s Red Book
• Call 01874 442 510 (Mon-Fri 11am-4pm)

If your child is not fully vaccinated, and you haven’t already made an appointment with your GP for MMR vaccination you can access one of our drop-in sessions at our vaccination centres. 

Available at:                                 

• Bronllys Hospital Vaccination Centre – Tuesday 7 May: 11.30am-2.00pm & 3.00pm-6.30pm Thursday 7 May: 11.30am-2.00pm & 3.00pm-6.30pm & Friday 10 May: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
• Newtown Vaccination Centre – Tuesday 7 May: 11.30am-2.00pm & 3.00pm-6.30pm

  Wednesday 8 May: 11.30am-2.00pm & 3.00pm-6.30pm 

• COWSHAAC Welshpool (1st Clive's Own Welshpool Scout Headquarters and Community Centre) Thursday 9 May: 9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.30pm

• Ystradgynlais Rugby Club - Wednesday 8 May: 10.45am-12.15pm & 1.15pm-3.15pm

• Bro Ddyfi Hospital - Wednesday 8 May: 10.45am-12.15pm & 1.15pm-3.15pm

• Glan Irfon Health and Care Centre, Builth Wells - Tuesday 7 May: 10.15am-12.15pm & 1.15pm-3.45pm

• Knucklas Community Centre (Knighton) - Friday 10 May: 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

For further information on Measles please visit: 111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/m/article/measles/

Released: 03/05/2024