HSE MMR Vaccine catch-up program takes place in Leitrim

The HSE has advised that the MMR Vaccine is “the only protection against measles,” and two-lifetime doses are needed for full protection.

The HSE MMR vaccine catch-up programme runs in community vaccination clinics across Sligo and Leitrim.

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious complications, particularly in children under one year of age, pregnant women, and the immunosuppressed.

The MMR catch-up campaign aims to protect against measles due to a rise in disease cases in the UK and Europe.

The campaign focuses on delivering the MMR vaccine to key groups who may have missed their vaccines in the past: children, young adults, and health and care workers. 

MMR vaccines are free of charge from GPs to all groups, but primarily to those under 18 years and from HSE community clinics for everyone eligible aged five years and over.

Sinead McConnell, Vaccination Lead, Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo, said: “The MMR catch-up campaign aims to protect against measles due to a rise in cases of the virus in the UK and Europe. Two doses of MMR vaccine are needed to be fully vaccinated, and if not fully protected, then MMR vaccines can be obtained from your GP or HSE Vaccination Clinic.”

Clinics in Leitrim will take place at the below times and dates:

• Saturday, April 6: Leitrim Community Vaccination Base from 10am to 1pm.
• Tuesday, April 9: Ballinamore Primary Care Centre from 10am to 1pm
• Tuesday, April 9: Leitrim Community Vaccination Base from 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• Thursday, April 11: Manorhamilton Primary Care Centre from 12pm to 3pm
• Thursday, April 11: Leitrim Community Vaccination Bas from 4.30pm to 6pm
• Friday, April 12: Ballinamore Primary Care Centre from 12pm to 2.30pm
• Friday, April 12: Leitrim Community Vaccination Base from 4pm to 6pm
• Saturday, April 13: Leitrim Community Vaccination Base from 10am to 1pm