MMR

Kate Gresswell of North Tyneside is urging mums-to-be to get vaccinated against flu, whopping cough and RSV to protect their babies

Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated to protect babies serious illness

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can have serious health consequences.

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

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Parents urged to book any missed MMR vaccine appointments after measles warning

The UK Health Security Agency has predicted a rise in MMR cases across Europe as cases in England rise

Parents asked to check children’s vaccine record as measles cases rise

Northumberland MMR jab figures.

Northumberland lags behind on MMR jabs

Measles causes a red blotchy rash to spread across the body (Photo: Adobe)

Deadly measles warning for kids as MMR jab uptake drops to lowest level

The MMR vaccine

Over 200 children miss out on MMR vaccine
More than 200 youngsters in Northumberland were not fully vaccinated against a trio of potentially life-threatening diseases last year, according to new figures.
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Northumberland parents warned over baby vaccines

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Baby immunisation rates in Northumberland remain below the target level.

Baby jab rates in Northumberland remain below target

Mumps is a contagious viral infection, which used to be common in children before the MMR vaccine was introduced (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Northumberland behind target on MMR vaccine as figures reveal 'alarming' nationa...

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which can sometimes lead to serious complications (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the warning signs of measles you need to know about

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Social media myths blamed for rise in measles cases

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Under-twos most at risk of death from measles

MMR vaccine

Reminder to limit spread of measles

Despite parents' concerns, vaccinations can save lives.

Help to stop the spread of measles

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