MMR Immunisation:
MMR Immunisation:
MMR immunisation can prevent the diseases shown below. For details on our child
immunisation clinics please
click here.
Mumps: |
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This is typically a painful swelling just in front of the ear, often effecting the other
side within the next day or so. Paracetamol will help ease the discomfort.
It is infectious for 2 days before any swelling and for the next 7 days or so.
Measles: |
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A red, blotchy rash appears on the fourth day of illness and is mainly on the face and
trunk. The patient will be quite unwell.
It is infectious for 2 days before the rash appears and until it has gone.
German Measles (Rubella): |
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This is normally a mild disease with a rash of small, pink patches 2-3mm across which do
not itch but cover the body, arms and legs.
It is infectious from 2 days before the rash appears and until it has gone.
Expectant mothers in the first 3 months of pregnancy who are not immune to rubella should
be avoided as the unborn baby can be affected following exposure.
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