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Information about Measles
Measles cases are rising across England and in London. Hackney is at particularly high risk of outbreaks as it has the lowest rate of MMR vaccine uptake in the country.
Measles is a serious illness; between 20% and 40% of affected cases can require hospital admission. In rare cases, tragically, measles can be fatal. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared a national incident following a large measles outbreak in the West Midlands.
An incident has also been declared for London due to increasing cases and outbreaks across the capital.
Parents should check their children are fully vaccinated with 2 MMR doses, by checking their red book or with their GP practice. Anyone not up-to-date with their vaccines should make an appointment with their GP as soon as possible.
- Read a measles pack for educational settings which provides additional information and letters for parents
- Go to the health protection page for information on symptoms, where to get vaccines and what to do if you have a confirmed or suspected case of measles.
- View the NHS Website (Measles Symptoms).
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Healthy Start with HENRY (City and Hackney)
Supporting parents, carers and professionals in providing the best and healthiest start in life for children living in the local community
Homerton Health Visiting
The Homerton Health Visiting Service supports families in Hackney and the City during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Speech and language support
Get Hackney Talking - Children’s Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service for Hackney and the City
Parenting Programmes in Hackney
Information about parenting programmes in Hackney
CAMHS Parenting Programmes Directory
An overview of parenting programmes in City and Hackney
Resources for families - birth to five
The birth to five resource supports the journey into parenting. It provides trusted, age related and local information about the many local activities and services available in Hackney