Measles - MMR Catch up Campaign
Measles - MMR Catch up CampaignAs you cannot have missed, The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) has announced a national MMR catch up campaign, centred around GPs and practices, for 10-16 year olds. This is what is happening:
- The GPC is currently involved in discussions with officials on this issue. A copy of the CMO’s letter can be found on our website.
- England’s Public Health officials have determined that London is particularly at risk of an outbreak, although there are mixed messages about the level of risk, and we at Londonwide LMCs are currently in discussion with the (NHSE) London Area Team on the issue of logistics and resources.
It is important that children who need it are able to be immunised, and that we are able to demonstrate to those who fail to recognise it, just how essential NHS general practice is, and how responsive we are to such challenges. To help us demonstrate this to the planners, and to identify the resources needed, please would you:
- Keep clear identifiable records of the MMR services you provide.
- If you are able, those consultations requested by those not at risk.
- It would be very helpful if you could email any concerns you have to us at MMR@lmc.org.uk.
Further information:
NHS England MMR catch up letter
NHS England MMR catch up specification
Information from NHS England
Clinical Issues
Who needs to be immunised
Practical Issues
What practices need to do
Payments
Anticipated workload for practices