Change description : 2025-12-23 12:24:00: Added revised version for adults and children who are not eligible for the new MMRV vaccination. [Guidance and regulation]
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This guidance explains:
explains the MMR vaccination for childrenanyone born on or after 121 JulyDecember 2024
2019 and explains:
the signs and symptoms of measles, mumps and rubella
who isshould eligiblehave forthe MMR vaccine
the importance of having the correct, complete doses of MMR
you can get MMR vaccination at, anyage,especially if you are not sure if you have had it
the importance of calling ahead to the GP or clinic if you suspect you have measles
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