The MMR vaccine prevents the spread of Measles, Mumps and Rubella and is usually administered to children. There has been a recent debate where parents believe that the combined MMR vaccine that is widely used across the world can cause autism or bowel disease, but there has been no link found by any medical studies.

The government target for immunisation against measles, mumps and rubella is currently 95% for each age group, but recent figures shown that only 88% of children are being immunised, with that percentage dropping to around 80% for built-up cities like Glasgow and London.

Those parents who are worried about giving their children the combined MMR vaccine can choose to opt for the MMR single vaccine. These vaccines are given one at a time and it can take many months to immunise against all 3 diseases.

Those parents who opt for the single vaccines can contact an MMR single vaccines London specialist to talk through the procedure and book an appointment or alternatively they can look for a child doctor London clinic.