Vaccination on offer
Emma Quigley • Published 10 Jan 2012 11:30
PARENTS are being offered the chance to vaccinate their children again mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) following an outbreak.
Letters will go out to all S3 to S6 pupils across Dumbarton and the Vale offering the complete two doses of the MMR vaccine for children if they have not already done so.
The vaccination protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (German Measles) which are all infectious diseases that can cause significant ill health to those who are infected.
With ongoing Measles outbreaks across Europe, NHS Greater Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Public Health Protection Unit are doing everything they can to ensure older children are fully protected before they leave school.
Dr Syed Ahmed, Consultant in Public Health Medicine for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "The upsurge in cases of Measles across Europe is particularly worrying and we desperately want parents whose children have not completed the two dose vaccine to take the opportunity now.
"16-24-year-olds are particularly susceptible if they haven't completed the two dose vaccination. However, all of these diseases are preventable and by ensuring children are fully protected we are helping prevent these re-emerging infections from causing any serious harm."
Parents can complete the form and send it back in the envelope provided and a vaccination date will be given.
This article appeared in Dumbarton & Vale of Leven Reporter 10 Jan 12
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