There is an increasing number of people in the West Midlands with measles and we have been requested to pass on the following information.

The measles cases being seen in West Midlands could easily spread to other areas, so we are advising people in the East Midlands who have not already done so, to get their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine as soon as possible. 

In the UK, we have 2 MMR vaccines which work very well. One of them contains gelatine derived from pigs and the other one doesn’t. Anyone who would prefer to have the vaccine that does not contain gelatine, should talk to their practice nurse or GP. Please read the Measles Advice factsheet that has been prepared.