This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council on behalf of Public Health Services for the attention of all schools.
Public Health Services are working on improving MMR vaccination uptake/prevent new cases of measles over the summer break. They are also planning an immunisation campaign for when schools re-open.
Please see below resources that can be shared with families.
- Immunisation postcards available in 17 languages with info on health risks if not immunised: MMR vaccine - translated postcards - CommsLink - FutureNHS Collaboration Platform
- MMR vaccine video; features people from a diverse range of backgrounds, suitable for use in public waiting areas including GP surgeries and pharmacies. https://future.nhs.uk/gf2.ti/f/826370/197699045.1/MP4/-/MMR%20vaccines%20-%20Ramadan%20_Video_.mp4
- Measles Going back to school: https://future.nhs.uk/gf2.ti/f/826370/178202053.1/PNG/-/VID-1735%20-Measles%20school%202%20_2_.png
- Back to nursery: Back to nursery Poster - Health Publications
- Don’t let your child catch measles flyer (available in other languages): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/measles-dont-let-your-child-catch-it-flyer-for-schools
