We have received a letter from Bristol City Council about an increase in measles cases in Bristol since the 16th of December 2024.
Measles can spread very easily among those who are unvaccinated. Approximately 17% of 5-year-old children in Bristol have not had the MMR vaccination and so are currently not protected. There are also a significant number of children aged 5-18
who have missed their MMR vaccination.
We are urging parents and carers to protect the children in their care from catching measles by booking themselves and their children in for any missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations.
The letter posted below highlights important information on what to do if your child has measles and how to help protect you and your family against it.
We encourage you to read the letter thoroughly and help us prevent the spread of measles any further.
You can click here, to find out more about the MMR vaccination.
