Measles outbreak

in Lambeth

Around one in ten of measles cases in south-east London this year have been admitted to hospital.

Measles can kill. There's been one death so far, in England this year.

Giving your child the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunisation is the best way to protect them from the disease.

See your GP (family doctor) for the MMR jab.

What you can do

· Contact your GP to arrange an appointment for the MMR jab

· Go to www.mmrthefacts.nhs.uk for more information on measles and MMR.

· Call the immunisation hotline on 020 7138 1444 to speak to someone about measles and MMR.