00:00For some families, the summer holidays can be a chance to catch up on things that may have been missed
00:04during the school year, and that includes children's vaccinations.
00:09Parents and carers across Liverpool are being encouraged to check whether their children are up to date with their MMR
00:14or MMRV vaccinations, which protect against measles, mumps and rubella.
00:19Children aged 12 months to 11 years who've missed a vaccination can catch up through their GP practice.
00:24For school-aged children and young people who missed vaccinations offered through school, a series of immunisation clinics are being
00:31held across the city during the summer holidays.
00:34Health professionals say it's never too late to catch up.
00:37They're reminding families that measles is highly infectious and can spread quickly among children who are not protected.
00:43The MMR vaccine provides the best protection, with two doses recommended to help protect children against measles, mumps and rubella.
00:51The summer clinics are aimed at supporting families whose children may have missed appointments for a range of reasons, including
00:57illness, moving schools, family commitments or uncertainty about attending previous appointments.
01:02Parents will also have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with trained healthcare professionals in a supportive setting.
01:08Local parents who've used the catch-up service say they've found the experience reassuring.
01:13Parents and carers who are unsure about their child's vaccination history are being advised to check their child's red book,
01:19contact their GP practice or speak to the school-aged immunisations team.
01:23The message from healthcare professionals is simple checking records can help make sure children have the protection they need.
