PARENTS have been urged to book their kids in for vital vaccines asthey risk catching a highly contagious disease.
Data shows that one in ten children are not up to date with their MMR vaccines.
These jabs help protect little ones from measles, mumps and rubella.
GPs are still offering routine immunisations and are warning that these illnesses can easily spread between unvaccinated people.
Medics states that the complications from these illnesses can be 'life changing'.
The NHS states that measles can lead to serious problems if it spreads to other parts of the body, such as pneumonia, meningitis and blindness.
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Mumps can also be dangerous, with a rare, but serious complication including a brain infection called encephalitis, which occurs in around one in 1,000 cases.
Medics say that rubella can be serious for some people – especially during pregnancy.
In order to be protected, kids need two doses of the safe and effective MMR vaccine.
The first dose is usually given around a child's first birthday, with the second shot given around three years and four months old.
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Both are essential when it comes to ensuring full and lasting protection against measles, mumps and rubella.
As we head closer to winter, the NHS has sent out over 1.5 million invitations to parents of two to three years olds to get their flu vaccination ahead of winter.
At this time, and where local services allow, kids will also be able to receive their catch up MMR vaccines.
Steve Russell, NHS director of vaccinations and screening, said: “Measles, mumps and rubella easily spread between unvaccinated people and can be very serious, so it is important that parents make sure their children are protected against MMR as they return to school, and are up to date with their flu vaccination if eligible as we head into the winter months.
"The MMR vaccine is one of the most studied vaccines in the world, with millions of doses given every year.
"It is safe for your child, and will protect them, their friends and the wider community from these unpleasant but preventable diseases.
"If your child hasn’t been vaccinated yet, or is not up to date with their vaccinations, please contact your GP to book an appointment.”
Where to get it?
In most cases, children will be offered their routine vaccines by their GP at their local surgery.
For older kids and adults who might have missed out on them, you should contact your GP.
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Guidance states that 'healthcare workers with direct patient contact should make sure they are protected against the three diseases'.
Some young adults who missed their doses may also be able to get them at school.
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