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.
Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later.
Measles is a highly infectious disease which can lead to serious complications such as severe lung infections and inflammation of the brain. It also damages and suppresses the whole immune system, meaning children can be left much more susceptible to catching other illnesses.
If you think you or your child may have measles
- ask for an urgent GP appointment - call the surgery before you go in as they may suggest talking over the phone
- get help from NHS 111 online
Get vaccinated against measles
The MMR vaccine is safe and effective and it's free on the NHS.
All children are invited for their first MMR vaccine on the NHS when they turn one. The second dose is given when they reach three years and four months of age.
Having two doses of the vaccine provides the best protection against MMR and adults and older children can be vaccinated at any age if they have not been fully vaccinated before.
Parents who are unsure if their child is up to date with all their routine vaccinations can check their child’s Red Book (personal child health record), check on the NHS app, or contact their GP practice.
Vaccination clinics are offering the MMR vaccine for all eligible children who are due or have missed a dose
The clinics will be staffed by trained healthcare professionals from the NHS and Vaccination UK who specialise in childhood vaccinations and follow all necessary safety protocols.
Details of clinics are below, please note the DTP vaccine which provides protection against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) and the MenACWY vaccine which helps protect against meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are also available at these clinics:
Contact number to book appointment: 01384 431712
March
- Wednesday 27 March, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Thursday 28 March, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Friday 29 March, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
April
- Wednesday 3 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Thursday 4 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Friday 5 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Thursday 11 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Friday 12 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Thursday 18 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Friday 19 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Saturday 20 April, 09:00 - 13:00, Oakfield Community Centre,245 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3LT
- Thursday 25 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
- Friday 26 April, 15:00 - 16:45, Ladies Walk Medical Centre, Priory Road, Sedgely, DY3 3UA
June
- Saturday 15 June, 09:00 - 13:00, Oakfield Community Centre,245 Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3LT
Contact number to book appointment: 0121 592 1110
- Saturday 6 April, 09:00 - 13:00, West Bromwhich Family Hub, off Claypitt Lane, West Bromwhich, B70 9EZ
- Saturday 18 May, 09:00 - 13:30, Wood Lane Community Centre, 157 Wood Lane, West Bromwich B70 9PT
- Saturday 6 July, 09:00 - 13:00, Smethwick Family Hub, Corbett Street, Smethwick, B66 3PX
Contact number to book appointment: 01922 902035
- Friday 29 March, 10:00 - 14:00, South and Central Hub, Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8N
- Saturday 20 April, 10:00 - 14:00, West Family Hub, Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
- Saturday 1 June, 10:00 - 14:00, North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
- Saturday 29 June, 10:00 - 14:00, South and Central Hub, Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8N
- Saturday 6 July, 10:00 - 14:00, North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
Contact number to book appointment: 01902 200077
- Saturday 11 May, 09:30 - 14:00, Low Hill Family Hub, 26-28 Fourth Avenue, Low Hill, Wolverhampton WV10 9LZ
- Saturday 15 June, 09:30 - 14:00, Whitmore Reans Family Hub, Lansdowne Road WV1 4AL
- Saturday 13 July, 09:30 - 14:00, Rocket Pool Family Hub, 25a Rocket Pool Drive, Bilston, Wolverhampton WV14 8BH
