Measles is circulating and there are confirmed local outbreaks (November 2025). Measles is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can spread very easily.
- You can protect your child by making sure they get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Normally the 1st is given at 12 months and the 2nd around 3 years 5 months old. Even if you or your children have missed these vaccines, it’s not too late to get them. Contact your GP practice today.
- If your child has had both doses of their MMR vaccine, there is almost no chance of them getting measles (unless they have a severely weakened immune system).
- There is more information about the MMR vaccine and other childhood vaccinations on the West Yorkshire Healthier Together childhood vaccinations page.
Visit the Healthier Together website for consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice to parents, carers and young people.