Measles, Mumps, Rubella MMR vaccine

We offer the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine at our East Sussex Clinic called VacciBuddy operated by Ticehurst Pharmacy. Book online to get expert travel health advice and vaccinations at-store.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine in East-sussex at our travel clinic

We offer the Measles, Mumps, Rubella MMR vaccine in East-Sussex at our clinic called VacciBuddy operated by Ticehurst Pharmacy. You can simply make a booking online and attend the clinic at the booked time.
 

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What the MMR vaccine is for

The MMR vaccine protects against:

These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss.

If you’re pregnant, getting measles can cause premature birth, miscarriage or still birth. And getting rubella can cause serious problems for your baby such as damage to their sight and hearing.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine gives you long-term protection.

Getting vaccinated also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated, such as unborn babies, newborn babies and anyone with a weakened immune system.

Who cannot have the MMR vaccine

Most people who need the MMR vaccine can have it.

But because it’s a live vaccine, which means it contains a weakened version of measles, mumps and rubella, it’s not suitable for everyone.

The MMR vaccine is not given if:

  • you’re pregnant
  • you have a weakened immune system, either because of a health condition or because you are taking medicines that suppress the immune system
  • you’ve had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any ingredients in the vaccine, including gelatine or neomycin
MMR vaccine| VacciBuddy| Doctor giving vaccine to patient
MMR vaccine| VacciBuddy| Doctor giving vaccine to patient

Side effects of the MMR vaccine

Like all medicines, the MMR vaccine can cause side effects, but not everyone will get them.

Common side effects are usually mild and only last 2 to 3 days, they include:

  • a raised, blotchy rash (similar to a measles rash), feeling unwell and a high temperature around 7 to 11 days after the vaccination
  • swollen glands around the cheeks, neck and jaw and aching in your joints (similar to a mild form of mumps) around 2 to 3 weeks after the vaccination

More serious side effects, such as a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) are rare. The person who vaccinates you will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.

How well the MMR vaccine works

Protection starts within 2 weeks of having the MMR vaccine.

After 2 doses:

  • around 99% of people will be protected against measles and rubella
  • around 88% of people will be protected against mumps

If you get mumps after being vaccinated, the symptoms will usually be much milder.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella MMR vaccine in East-Sussex at our travel vaccine clinic

If you need the Measles, Mumps, Rubella MMR vaccine for travel, you can book an appointment online with our travel vaccination clinic VacciBuddy operated by Ticehurst Pharmacy in East-Sussex.
 
We provide a comprehensive range of travel vaccinations and antimalarials. It is recommended that you book your appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your travel to ensure that you can get the recommended vaccinations on time.