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MMR vaccination drop-ins for colleagues and students

28 May 2024

Vaccinations are available on both Wednesday, 29 and Thursday, 30 May between 10am and 2pm

All colleagues and students are invited to attend a pop-up MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination offer available via the Occupational Health Service on the 4th floor of Crawford House on:

  • 10am - 2pm on Wednesday, 29 May;
  • 10am - 2pm on Thursday, 30 May.  

No appointment is necessary, just drop-in.

This follows a recent increase in measles cases across England, including Greater Manchester, that has prompted the roll out of MMR vaccines to colleagues and students who are currently not protected from the virus. 

Our student community have already been made aware of the symptoms and risks associated with measles. 

How do I know if I’ve already received the MMR?  

If you are unsure whether you have already received the MMR vaccine, you should ask a family member, caregiver, or your GP, who will have records of your medical history. 

What is measles?  

Measles is a very infectious viral illness that is spread by coughs and sneezes. If you are not protected and have been in passing contact with someone who has measles, the chances are that you will be infected too. If you catch measles, you will probably feel very poorly and be away from your studies or work for around 10 days. There is no treatment or cure for measles.   

What are the symptoms?  

Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. Some people may also get small spots in their mouth.   

The first symptoms of measles include:   

  • a high temperature   
  • a runny or blocked nose   
  • sneezing   
  • a cough   
  • red, sore, watery eyes  

What should I do? 

If you think you might have measles, it’s important to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to other people. You should:   

  • phone your GP for advice, they may need to make arrangements for you to visit the surgery at the end of the day so that you avoid contact with people who are more vulnerable to the infection, such as young children and pregnant women;   
  • avoid work or school for at least 4 days from when you first developed the measles rash;   
  • make arrangements to have any outstanding doses of the vaccine once you have recovered. This will protect you against the other infections;
  • contact your line manager.  

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