Single MMR Vaccine – Mumps and Rubella explained
The single MMR vaccine protects you and your children from the potentially fatal threats of mumps and rubella.
The single MMR vaccine protects from three diseases: mumps, rubella and measles. Although more people are aware of measles, mumps and rubella can be something of a mystery. That’s because, thanks to an effective immunisation policy in the UK, these diseases have been drastically reduced. But since false concerns were raised over the single MMR vaccine and the mythical link to autism, all three diseases are dangerously on the rise.
Mumps: What you need to know
Mumps is a viral infection that usually strikes children and teens. If suffered in adulthood, there can be lasting problems and severe complications. Mumps was common at one point but the single MMR vaccination has helped reduce the risks. The viral infection manifests itself in the parotid glands that produce saliva. The single MMR vaccination is crucial as the disease is easily spread through a cough or sneeze. People with the disease can be infectious for up to three weeks.
If you haven’t had a single MMR vaccine, or your children haven’t, these are the symptoms you should look out for:
- Tiredness, swelling of the parotid glands
- Fevers and shivers
- Difficulty eating, talking and drinking
- Earache and stomach pain
Its crucial children have the single MMR vaccine in their early years as mumps in older children can:
- Cause acute pancreatitis and inflammation of the ovaries
- After puberty in men a symptom can include inflammation of the testicles, impacting on his fertility
- Trigger viral meningitis
- Result in deafness
Rubella: Take the single MMR vaccine
Like mumps, rubella is avoidable thanks to the single MMR vaccine. Rubella is a viral infection otherwise known as German measles. Symptoms include:
- Mild fever
- A fine, red rash that begins in the face and spreads everywhere and lasts up to five days
- Tender lymph nodes and joint pain
Rubella can be dangerous in pregnant women – endangering the unborn child. A single MMR vaccine can protect you from the risk. Like mumps, complications can occur such as arthritis, inflammation of the brain, heart and blood clotting problems.
The single MMR jab will protect you and your children from mumps, rubella and measles.
Looking for a Single MMR Vaccine? CITYDOC Can Help
For a range of vaccines, including the MMR vaccine, London based CITYDOC is ideally located in the City of London for fast and professional service. Based at the junction of City Road and Finsbury Square, CITYDOC is open for walk-in patients or you can book your appointment by contacting the practice now on 0207 256 8668. The clinic offers MMR vaccines to children and adults. If you require an MMR vaccine for your child, contact CITYDOC today.
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