[Stronsaylimpet] Confirmed cases of measles - MMR vaccine

[Limpet editor]

/From NHS Orkney Public Health:/
Public Health Scotland.
With two cases of laboratory-confirmed measles since October 2023, one 
of which was confirmed today, we're encouraging the public to take up 
the offer of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Anyone who hasn’t had two doses of the free MMR vaccine, as well as 
parents and carers of children who have missed a dose, is encouraged to 
visit the NHS Inform website to find out how to arrange an appointment 
in their local health board area.
Uptake of MMR has declined across all UK nations in recent years and 
there remains a risk of infection in those who are not vaccinated or not 
fully vaccinated for their age. Having two doses of the MMR vaccine is 
the best way to be fully protected against measles.
Measles can be a very serious condition, causing pneumonia and 
encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and can affect people of any 
age if they have not been vaccinated.
The MMR vaccine protects against measles with the first dose offered to 
children between 12-13 months, and the second dose offered at 3 years 4 
months. If it’s missed at these times, it can be given at any age.
Further information on measles and how to check you / your child is 
fully protected can be found on NHS Inform: 
https://www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/mmr-against-measles/
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