Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination invitation

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This page provides information and invites for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination for 6 to 11 year olds in 2026. It includes alternative formats, easy read and information in different languages.

Please contact your GP surgery if your child has not received both doses of the MMR or MMRV vaccine. You do not need to wait for them to be invited.

You can read more about the MMR vaccine for adults and children born on or before 31 December 2019 in this leaflet or at www.nhs.uk/MMR.

Children born on or after 1 January 2020 are offered the MMRV vaccine, which has been introduced for younger children to also provide protection against chickenpox (varicella). Read more at www.nhs.uk/mmrv.

Not sure if you or your child have had all your NHS vaccinations? You can check with your GP surgery and arrange to catch up on any you’ve missed. Read more at www.nhs.uk/vaccinations.

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National invitation for MMR catch-up for 6 to 11-year-olds (2026)

National invitation for MMR catch-up for 6 to 11-year-olds (2026)

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This is an invitation for parents and guardians to arrange MMR vaccinations for their children, who are aged 6 to 11.

2 doses of the MMR or the MMRV vaccine are necessary.

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Translated invite for the MMR vaccination – child

Translated invite for the MMR vaccination – child

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Accessible plain text versions are available below:

 

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British Sign Language video: Measles – don’t let your child catch it

This video addresses common questions about the MMR vaccine. It explains why children need 2 doses for protection against these serious illnesses.

Information in British Sign Language about MMRV is available in this video.

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Easy read version of invite for the MMR vaccination – child

Easy read version of invite for the MMR vaccination – child

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Summary

Easy read version of invite for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination – child (PDF).

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Plain English version of invite for the MMR vaccination – child

Plain English version of invite for the MMR vaccination – child

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Plain English version of invite for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination – child (PDF).