Measles can cause serious complications and can be fatal. But 2 doses of the #MMR vaccine can offer protection for life. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with their jabs, if not, contact your GP practice for a catch-up appointment.

While the 'whoop' in #Whoopingcough is very distinctive, some babies and adults don't make the classic sound. Make sure you know what to look out for, how it’s treated and how to protect your child: nhs.uk/conditions/who…

Back at uni? Make sure you are up to date with #MMR and #MenACWY vaccines – check with your parents or guardian whether you’ve had 2 doses, if they don’t know phone your GP practice #vaccineswork

If your child was 2 or 3 years old on 31 August you can book a flu vaccination appointment. Protect your child against flu this winter. Speak to your GP practice to book an appointment. #Flu #NHS

#RSV can cause pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions in older adults, with thousands needing hospital care each year. A vaccine is now offered to adults when they turn 75 and a catch-up programme for those already aged 75-79. Find out more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

North West Deputy Chief Midwife tells us how important it is for pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough, to protect themselves and their baby. If you’re pregnant, speak to your midwife or GP practice about the whooping cough vaccine. #WhoopingCoughNW

Pregnant women are eligible for a free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to protect their babies from serious lung infections. You can get your vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy. Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours. Read more: nhs.uk/conditions/res…

This is Senior Sister Julie Anne MacDonald receiving a beautiful guard of honour after 42 years of service to the NHS. Thanks for everything, Julie Anne. Please repost for her.

NEW #NOROVIRUS DATA: Cases of the "winter vomiting bug" continue to rise, now far above the five season average. We are seeing more cases than we have in any previous season since we started our current reporting system. 📈 Read the full report here 📃 gov.uk/government/sta…

Getting vaccinated when you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from illnesses, including #WhoopingCough & #RSV. Visit the NHS website to learn more. 💖 ✨🔗nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Getting vaccinated when you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from illnesses, including #WhoopingCough & #RSV. Visit the NHS website to learn more. 💖 ✨🔗 nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

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🆕 NHS England and local government have announced the world’s first #Gonorrhoea vaccine programme for eligible patients, with support from UKHSA. The vaccine, already used for meningococcal B, could protect against gonorrhoea by up to 40% and help fight #AntibioticResistance.

📢 Data we've published today shows the positive impact of the flu vaccine last winter. Make sure you take up your vaccine next winter if you are eligible, so that we can avoid more serious illness. 💪 gov.uk/government/new…

When you vaccinate your children against measles, you're creating a shield for babies too young for the #MMR vaccine. #Measles can be dangerous for infants – help keep all children safe. Read our blog post: bit.ly/43s5MQB

A child has died at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital after contracting measles. Dr Mary Ramsay from the UK Health Security Agency discusses falling vaccination rates, among other contributing factors, in the region. #R4Today

#Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. 🏥 It’s preventable with the #MMR vaccine, so make sure that you and your loved ones are up to date and catch up on any missed doses. ❤️ 🔗 nhs.uk/MMR

#Measles is still common in many parts of the world. The #MMR vaccine protects against it - you need two doses for full protection. Check your vaccination status and catch up and missed doses via your GP. 📱👩‍⚕️

A blotchy, sometimes raised, rash is one of the signs of #Measles. It’s not usually itchy, and it can look different on different skin tones. 🧒🏼🔴🧒🏾 If you think you or your child has measles, contact your GP practice urgently or call NHS 111. 📞

Measles spreads before the rash shows 🤒 Check with your GP or immunisation team to make sure your family is up to date with #MMR vaccinations. Find out about our immunisation catch up clinics ⬇ merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-u… NHS Cheshire and Merseyside NHS North West UK Health Security Agency UKHSA North West #Measles