Guidance

Measles: protect yourself, protect others

This leaflet gives information about measles, and the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 15 May 2009
• Last updated: 15 July 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Measles: Protect yourself, protect others

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Details

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

This leaflet, aimed at adults as well as parents of older children and teenagers, gives information about measles, and the vaccine MMR which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

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Published 15 May 2009

Last updated 15 July 2025 + show all updates

1. 15 July 2025

   Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

2. 6 March 2018

   The NHS contact information and measles cases data have been updated.

3. 15 May 2009

   First published.