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Measles is spreading fast. To protect residents three free measles, mumps and rubella vaccine clinics are taking place across the borough every Saturday in March.
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide lifelong protection against measles, mumps and rubella.
Who can attend?
The vaccine is available to children aged from three years and four months old up to people born from 1970. Parents and carers are encouraged to take their children to have their first or second MMR jab and get themselves up-to-date at the same time.
Anyone who isn’t sure if they or their children have already had both of their vaccines can check their child’s red book (personal child health record), check the NHS app, or contact their GP practice.
People can attend if they are registered with any GP practice or not.
Is a pork-free vaccine available?
Yes. A porcine and gelatine-free vaccine is available on request.
Do I need to book?
Either book through your GP practice, or you can just turn up on the day.
When and where are the clinics?
Saturday 9 March
- 9am to 12.30pm - Woodsetton Medical Centre, Dudley DY3 1AF
- 9am to 4pm - Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre DY5 1RU
- 10am to 2.30pm - Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge DY8 2AA
Saturday 16 March
- 9am to 12.30pm - Northway Medical Centre Sedgley DY3 3QY
- 9am to 4pm - Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre DY5 1RU
- 10am to 2.30pm - Dudley Town Centre, by the fountain DY1 1PN
Saturday 23 March
- 9am to 12.30pm - Castle Meadows Surgery, Milking Bank DY1 2TY
- 9am to 4pm - Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre DY5 1RU
- 10am to 2.30pm - Halesowen Town Centre, Lower Somers Square B63 3AE
Saturday 30 March
- 9am to 12.30pm - Bath Street Medical Centre, Sedgley DY3 1LS
- 9am to 4pm - Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre DY5 1RU
- 10am to 2.30pm - Lye High Street, by the war memorial, outside Christ Church DY9 8LQ
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Measles is a highly infectious disease.
Symptoms 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.
Measles can lead to serious complications such as severe lung infections and inflammation of the brain.
It also damages the immune system, meaning people who get measles are much more likely to catch other illnesses.
It can spread quickly among communities, particularly schools, if children have not had two doses of the MMR vaccine.
The free MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting against measles.
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