MMR vaccination
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Cases of measles have been on the rise - check your child is protected against measles.
About measles and the MMR vaccine
We know that an infectious disease such as measles can spread easily in nursery or school settings, especially when pupils are joining nursery or a new school in August, when they’ll be mixing with lots of new children.
The MMR vaccine is offered free by NHSScotland and is over 95% effective in protecting against measles. Measles can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening complications. This is why it’s important to check your child has had the right number of doses for their age.
It’s also important that your child is vaccinated against measles before you go on holiday as cases of measles in other parts of the UK and abroad are higher than they are in Scotland.
Immunisation and vaccines
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Vaccinations for adults
Routine vaccinations for adults, and during pregnancy.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and flu vaccinations
It's strongly recommended you get vaccinated for flu and coronavirus. Both viruses can be serious - evidence shows th...
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Pneumococcal vaccinations
The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is also known as the PPV, pneumococcal or 'pneumo' vaccine.
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RSV vaccinations
The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine is offered to adults at the highest risk of serious illness from RSV in...
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Shingles vaccinations
Older adults in Scotland are offered routine vaccination for shingles.
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Vaccinations for babies, children and young people
Vaccinations available for babies, pre-school children and young people from 11 years.
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Child flu vaccination
NHS Scotland recommends all eligible children should get the flu vaccine to help protect them from influenza (flu).
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MMR vaccination
Cases of measles have been on the rise - check your child is protected against measles.
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Travel vaccines
You can get vaccinations for international travel at local community pharmacies.