28/05/2026
How can I protect my child from measles?
With measles spreading in north London, a doctor and nurse explain how to identify measles, who is most at risk - and how to protect your family.
❗️When a child catches measles, some develop complications like pneumonia, or swelling of the brain, which in rare cases can sadly lead to death.
✅The best protection is two doses of MMR or MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) vaccine
✅The vaccine is safe, free and highly effective
✅Check your child's vaccinations are up to date in their red book
✅Book catch up vaccinations with your GP practice if needed