Guidance

MMR for all: general leaflet

This leaflet explains the measles mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine for all ages.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
1 August 2016
Last updated
10 June 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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This guidance explains:

  • signs and symptoms of measles, mumps and rubella
  • who is eligible for the vaccine
  • the importance of having the correct, complete doses of MMR
  • you can get MMR vaccination at any age, especially if you are not sure if you have had it
  • the importance of calling ahead to the GP or clinic if you suspect you have measles

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Updates to this page

Published 1 August 2016
Last updated 10 June 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated the MMR leaflet with the latest edition

  2. Added HTML version of leaflet, order link for English leaflet and download links for translations.

  3. Added translated versions of this leaflet in Polish, Romanian and Somali.

  4. First published.

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