Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccination
Measles, mumps, and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have serious or potentially fatal outcomes, such as deafness, meningitis or swelling of the brain (encephalitis). Outbreaks don’t happen very often in the UK but it is still important to keep your vaccine status up to date.
About the vaccine
Price
| per course | £45 |
| Doses per course | 1-2 |
| Price per course | £45-£90 |
Frequently Asked Question
You need to get your first dose of this vaccine at least 6 weeks before you travel, then have a second dose at least 4 weeks afterwards. You should have your second dose 2 weeks or more before you travel.
There is no need for a booster dose of this vaccine.
his service is for adults who may be at risk of contracting measles, mumps or rubella, including:
- People who are travelling to a country that is high risk for measles, mumps, or rubella, or a country that is experiencing an epidemic for one of these conditions (see below for more details)
- People who have not completed a course of these vaccinations before
- People over 18 years old:
- Those under 18 can see their GP for a ‘catch up vaccination’
- The vaccine can be taken from 12 months; OR 9 months old in some cases, but we only provide this service to those over 18
Because it contains live viruses as part of the vaccine,it isn’t suitable for some individuals who are at a higher risk of harm . This includes people:
- Who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Who are currently unwell with a fever
- With a suppressed immune system
- With untreated tuberculosis
The vaccine may also be unsuitable for some other people due to the components or the way it’s given. This include people:
- With hereditary bleeding disorders
- Who avoid pork-based products
- With an egg allergy
- With a latex allergy
- And others
A nurse will check you against the full list during your consultation for the vaccine.
Japanese encephalitis is primarily found on the Asian continent. High risk countries include China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Your risk of encephalitis in some of these countries will vary depending on the time of year of your visit. Due to the increased number of mosquitoes, the risk of encephalitis can be higher during the rainy seasons.
Generally, the risk for travellers is regarded as relatively low. However, travellers visiting remote areas and backpackers who spend prolonged periods of time outdoors have a higher risk of infection, as do children.
Spending time in a location close to pig farms or rice fields also increases your risk of contracting the virus, as mosquitoes thrive in damp areas and can pass the virus from animals to humans.
Your Superdrug Health nurse or pharmacist will be able to help you decide whether you require a Japanese encephalitis vaccination.
These are highly infectious conditions that can have serious or potentially fatal outcomes, such as deafness, meningitis or swelling of the brain (encephalitis). Children have been routinely vaccinated against them since the vaccine was introduced in 1988. Outbreaks don’t happen very often in the UK but it is still important to keep your vaccine status up to date.
Many people have heard the myth that vaccines like the MMR vaccine have been linked to autism. This was due to one study that was completely discredited, written by a man who was stripped of his license to practice medicine in the UK. Since this study almost 20 years ago, no other study has shown this link to exist. Please do not avoid getting vaccinated as there is no such risk involved.
As will all vaccinations, there are some potential side effects.
Very common/common side effects include:
- Pain, redness, itching or swelling at the site of the injection
- Headache
- Fever
- General aches, feeling unwell or weak
- Stomach upset, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting
- Muscle and or joint pains
- Lymphangitis (lymph node inflammation)
- Feeling irritable or tired
- Upper respiratory tract infection
