Vaccination schedule

The MMRV vaccine helps protect children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). 

It's usually given to children when they are 12 months and 18 months old. Some older children are also offered it.

Your GP practice will usually contact you about your child's MMRV vaccinations. This will usually be by letter, text message, phone call or email.

MMRV has replaced the MMR vaccine in the NHS vaccination schedule.

MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine is still available for older children and adults born on or before 31 December 2019 who were not vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella when they were younger.

Please check your child's Red Book to see if they have missed any vaccines or check with their GP if you are unsure.