Vaccination schedule

The MMRV vaccine is given to babies and young children as part of the NHS vaccination schedule.

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

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

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.

Catch-up clinics

Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can easily spread between unvaccinated people and also lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy.

Find catch-up MMR clinics near you