Toolkit: MMR vaccines

Please use this toolkit to help encourage local people to get their pre-school age children vaccinated before they start primary school. The toolkit contains a template news article, suggested social media posts and digital assets.

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For further information, please contact cpicb.comms@nhs.net

 

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Help children start primary school fully vaccinated

The local NHS are urging parents and carers of children starting primary school this autumn and children under five to ensure their children are fully vaccinated before the autumn term begins.

Before starting primary school, it’s recommended that children have their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine, which protects against diphtheria, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. Many of these diseases have self-isolating periods of at least a week, which means not only will the child miss school, but parents/carers will have to stay off work too until the self-isolation period ends.

Cali Makewell, Integrated Vaccination Service Lead at NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, said, “Starting school is an exciting part of a child’s life, and it’s inevitable that at times they will catch childhood illnesses whilst at school. But it’s so important they get the best start for their education having all their childhood vaccinations which help protect them from serious illnesses.

“Vaccinations are not only important for your child’s health, but they can help protect those around them too, such as babies too young to be vaccinated and those who are too ill to be vaccinated.”

Parents and carers are urged to contact their GP practice directly to book vaccinations, or they can contact Herts Community Trust who can help arrange any missed vaccinations for them by calling 0300 555 5055 option 4.

 

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Make sure your child has the best start to their education by starting primary school fully vaccinated. If they’ve missed a vaccine it’s not too late to have it, the MMR vaccine can be given at any age, including to adults, and the 4-in-1 pre—school booster vaccine can be given to anyone up to the age  of ten.

 Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Give your child the best start to primary school, make sure they are fully up-to-date with their vaccinations. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a couple of young children blowing bubbles. Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Give your child the best start to primary school, make sure they are fully up-to-date with their vaccinations. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a couple of young children blowing bubbles.
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Make sure your child has the best start to their education by starting primary school fully vaccinated. If they’ve missed a vaccine it’s not too late to have it, the MMR vaccine can be given at any age, including to adults, and the 4-in-1 pre—school booster vaccine can be given to anyone up to the age  of ten.		 Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads Is your child starting primary school this September? Make sure they are up-to-date on all their vaccinations. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a mum in a grey hijab smiling and cuddling her daughter who is also smiling and wearing a peach coloured top.

Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads Is your child starting primary school this September? Make sure they are up-to-date on all their vaccinations.

Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a mum in a grey hijab smiling and cuddling her daughter who is also smiling and wearing a peach coloured top.
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Is your child starting primary school this September? Are they up-to-date on all their childhood vaccinations? If you’re not sure then contact your GP practice to check, it’s not too late to get vaccinated.

 Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads If your child has missed any of their childhood vaccinations, then it’s not too late. Get them vaccinated before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a dad and his son, both wearing light orange tshirts, sharing a bowl of dates. Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads If your child has missed any of their childhood vaccinations, then it’s not too late. Get them vaccinated before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a dad and his son, both wearing light orange tshirts, sharing a bowl of dates.
4 Is your child starting primary school this September? Are they up-to-date on all their childhood vaccinations? If you’re not sure then contact your GP practice to check, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads if your child has missed any of their childhood vaccinations, then it's not too late. Get them vaccinated before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a group of reception age children wearing red school jumpers, running towards the camera. Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads if your child has missed any of their childhood vaccinations, then it's not too late. Get them vaccinated before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a group of reception age children wearing red school jumpers, running towards the camera.
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Is your child starting primary school this September? We’re urging local parents and carers to give their child the best start to primary school by making sure they are fully up to date with their vaccinations. If they’re missed any vaccinations, it’s not too late to catch up.

 Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads has your child had their MMR and 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccines. Get them protected before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the- vaccinators for more information There’s an image of seven children lying on their backs in a circle. They are smiling or laughing at the camera.

Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads has your child had their MMR and 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccines. Get them protected before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-

vaccinators for more information There’s an image of seven children lying on their backs in a circle. They are smiling or laughing at the camera.
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Locally nearly 5,000 children under 5 haven’t had their MMR vaccine. Without it they’re at risk of diseases which can lead to problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss. Make sure your child is fully protected.

 Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads Has your child had their MMR vaccine? Get them protected before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of five children who look like they are sitting down on the floor in a classroom.

Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads Has your child had their MMR vaccine? Get them protected before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of five children who look like they are sitting down on the floor in a classroom.
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Around 18% of local children haven’t had their 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccine which protects against diphtheria, polio, tetanus and whooping cough. Make sure your child has the best start to their education by starting primary school fully vaccinated.

 Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads has your child had their MMR and 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccines? Get them protected before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a dad in a blue tshirt who is smiling with his eyes closed, he’s cuddling his daughter who is in a yellow dress or top and is also smiling. They are outside

Light blue background with two logos for NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System. Text reads has your child had their MMR and 4-in-1 pre-school booster vaccines? Get them protected before they start school. Visit www.cpics.org.uk/the-vaccinators for more information There’s an image of a dad in a blue tshirt who is smiling with his eyes closed, he’s cuddling his daughter who is in a yellow dress or top and is also smiling. They are outside