There are especially high numbers of measles cases currently spreading across the West Midlands.

Unvaccinated children and adults are the most affected, with a significant proportion having to go to hospital.

Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, via your GP practice, offers the maximum protection for children and adults. It’s never too late to get the jabs if you’ve missed one or both.

Measles is likely to continue to spread rapidly unless more people are vaccinated urgently. Join the more than 9 out of every 10 Herefordshire residents who have protected themselves through vaccination so far and help spread the word amongst the community.

If your family avoids pork, a MMR vaccine is available that does not contain any pork products. Contact your GP Practice to request this. Read the full article on the Talk Community Directory where you can also download information leaflets to share with your organisation or community group. More information about measles and the MMR vaccine can be found on the NHS website.