Measles Preparedness:

Resources are continually being added and updated on the ICB measles webpages LSC Integrated Care Board :: Primary Care (icb.nhs.uk). A BSL video is now available on the ICB measles spread the word page LSC Integrated Care Board :: Help spread the word (icb.nhs.uk) and there is information on vaccinations during Ramadan and some supporting imagery.

· Is your child up to date with their vaccinations? Make sure you check their Red Book or contact your GP surgery to find out & book in any missed doses.
More info: nhs.uk/childhood vaccinations

• Childhood infections can be serious, even life-changing. Is your child protected? Check their Red Book or contact your GP surgery if you’re unsure. nhs.uk/childhood vaccinations
• Immunisations offer the best protection for children against many common illnesses – preventing over 5,000 deaths and over 100,000 hospital admissions each year. Check your child is up to date and contact your GP surgery to book any catch up appointments.
• All routine childhood vaccinations are free, and even if your child misses any doses, you can book a catch up appointment with your GP surgery.
  Check their Red Book or contact your GP surgery to check they’re up to date.
• Immunisation is the safest way to protect children against many illnesses. Is your child protected?
  More info: nhs.uk/childhood vaccinations
• Cases of childhood infections like measles and whooping cough are rising – but they can be prevented. Immunisation is the best defence for children against many common illnesses.
  Make sure your child is up to date and book any catch up appointments with your GP surgery.

Useful links

· NHS England: Childhood vaccinations

· NHS England: Why vaccination is important and the safest way to protect yourself

· UKHSA blog: Protecting your children through vaccination - UK Health Security Agency (blog.gov.uk)

· Department for Education blog: What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)

· Publications and assets for childhood immunisations can be downloaded and ordered for free by healthcare professionals on the Health Publications website.

UKHSA further information:

· Immunisation

· Immunisations: babies up to 13 months of age

· Immunisations at one year of age

· Pre-school vaccinations: guide to vaccinations from 2 to 5 years

· Have you had your MMR?

· What to expect after vaccinations

· Vaccines and porcine gelatine

· Use of human and animal products in vaccines

· Immunisation information for migrants

Please find available to download below - 'Measles What to do Information sheet'