Early MMR Vaccine advised before travel to Europe for children aged 6 - 12 months

There is an outbreak of measles in Europe, in particular in France and Spain. Normally children get their first MMR vaccination at 12 months old. The HSE are advising that children who will be travelling to Europe receive an early dose of the MMR vaccine in order to reduce the risk of contracting measles on their travels. The normal vaccine schedule is continued from 12 months of age.