Welcome to the August 2025 edition of our Family Hubs newsletter!
Spotlight on...
Measles Vaccine
 The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is encouraging people to check that they and their children have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. This in response to the rise in measles cases across the country.
Measles is one of the world's most infectious diseases. It is more than just a rash and is a serious risk to those who are unvaccinated.
Measles symptoms can include:
- high fever
- sore, red, watery eyes
- coughing
- aching and feeling generally unwell
- a blotchy red brown rash, which usually appears after the initial symptoms.
The infection can also lead to serious complications such as ear infections, pneumonia, and inflammation of the brain that can have very serious long term and life changing consequences.
Anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the surgery or A&E, to prevent the illness spreading further.
Children showing symptoms of measles should not attend school.
Supporting your child to start school
Cheshire East Health Visiting Team
 Starting school can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking time for you and your child. Your little one is about to take a big step and start a new chapter of their life.
The link below will provide helpful hints and tips on how to help prepare your child for starting school, including things you can do to make them 'school ready'.
Join your Family Hub team at The National Day for Play
FREE Online Workshop for Cheshire East Parents
Common Approach to Children's Health
CATCH APP
 CATCH is a free NHS health app for parents and carers of children from pregnancy to age 5.
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