Get vaccinated against measles

The MMR vaccine is safe and effective and it's free on the NHS.

All children are invited for their first MMR vaccine on the NHS when they turn one. The second dose is given when they reach three years and four months of age.

Having two doses of the vaccine provides the best protection against MMR and adults and older children can be vaccinated at any age if they have not been fully vaccinated before.

Parents who are unsure if their child is up to date with all their routine vaccinations can check their child’s Red Book (personal child health record), check on the NHS app, or contact their GP practice.

Local pop-up vaccination clinics

Pop-up vaccine clinics are offering the MMR vaccine for all eligible children who are due or have missed a dose. Adults up to the age of 25 are also invited to come forward.

The clinics will be staffed by trained healthcare professionals from the NHS and Vaccination UK who specialise in childhood vaccinations and follow all necessary safety protocols. Children will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the clinics.

The next set of clinics are:

• Saturday 3 February, 9am-3pm, vaccination van located outside Poundland/Pep&Co in Walsall Town Centre, Lower Hall Lane, St Matthews Quarter, WS1 1PU. To book an appointment call 01922 902035

• Saturday 3 February, 9.30am-2.30pm, Whitmore Reans Family Hub, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AL. To book an appointment call 01902 200077

• Saturday 10 February, 10am-3pm, Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge, DY8 2AA. To book an appointment call 01384 431 712

• Saturday 10 February, 9am-3pm, West Bromwich Central Family Hub, Off Claypit Lane, West Bromwich, B70 9EZ. To book an appointment call 0121 592 1110

• Monday 12 February, 9am-3pm, Tesco, Silver Street, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 6DZ. To book an appointment call 01922 902035

• Monday 12 February, 9am-2pm, Bilston Market, Pinfold Street, WV14 0DN. To book an appointment call 01902 200077

• Tuesday 13 February, 9am-2pm, War Memorial, Lye, DY9 8LF. To book an appointment call 01384 431 712

• Tuesday 13 February, 9am-3pm, Tesco, Fox Oak Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5DF. To book an appointment call 0121 592 1110

• Wednesday 14 February, 9am-3pm, The Square, New Invention, Willenhall, WV12 5EA. To book an appointment call 01902 200077

• Wednesday 14 February, 9am-3:30pm, Low Hill Family Hub, 26-28 Fourth Avenue,  Wolverhampton, WV10 9LZ. To book an appointment call 01902 200077

• Thursday 15 February, 9am-3pm, Tesco, 46 New Square, West Bromwich, B70 7PR. To book an appointment call 0121 592 1110

• Thursday 15 February, 9am-3pm, Blakenall Village Centre, 79 Thames Rd, WS3 1LZ. To book an appointment call 01922 902035

• Friday 16 February, 9am-2pm, Dudley Market Place, High Street, DY1 1PQ. To book an appointment call 01384 431 712

• Saturday 17 February, 9am-2pm, Walsall Town Centre, Lower Hall Lane, St Matthews Quarter, WS1 1PU. To book an appointment call 01922 902035

• Saturday 17 February, 10am-3pm, Halesowen Town Centre, Somers Square, B63 3AE. To book an appointment call 0121 592 1110

If you think you or your child may have measles

• ask for an urgent GP appointment - call the surgery before you go in as they may suggest talking over the phone
• get help from NHS 111 online