MMR vaccine.
The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Catch-up doses are available free through the NHS at any age, but if you’d rather not wait for a GP appointment, need proof of vaccination quickly, or simply prefer the convenience of booking directly with us, private vaccination is available. GPhC-registered pharmacist, no GP referral needed.
Three infections, worth checking your protection against.
Measles is highly infectious and can lead to serious complications including pneumonia and encephalitis. Mumps typically causes painful swelling of the glands and can occasionally affect fertility in men. Rubella is usually mild, but catching it during pregnancy can cause serious harm to an unborn baby. Two doses of the MMR vaccine give strong, long-lasting protection against all three.
Genuinely uncertain of your vaccination history? Many adults born between the 1970s and 1990s have incomplete or unclear records, particularly around mumps protection, since MMR wasn’t introduced until 1988. It’s not harmful to have the vaccine again if your history is unclear, there’s no need to test first unless you’d prefer to.
Is the MMR vaccine right for you?
Particularly common in adults born before the late 1990s, or with records that have been lost over time.
Measles and mumps outbreaks are more likely to spread in these settings.
Close contact with patients or young children makes confirming your immunity particularly worthwhile.
Confirming rubella immunity before conceiving is far preferable to managing exposure during pregnancy.
Some countries or institutions ask for evidence of measles immunity, which we can help arrange promptly.
Full price list available on this page ↓. Prices subject to change, please confirm at the clinic.
How the MMR vaccine course works.
First dose
A single injection, given into the upper arm.
Second dose, at least 28 days later
Both doses are needed for the strongest protection, particularly against mumps.
If you’ve had one dose before
Only the second dose may be needed, as long as it’s been at least 28 days since the first. Your pharmacist will confirm based on your history.
Long-lasting protection
Two doses provide strong, generally lifelong protection against measles and rubella. Mumps protection is slightly less robust and can reduce over time, though vaccinated people who do catch mumps usually have a much milder illness.
Book your MMR vaccine.
Same-day first doses often available.
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Book — MMR Vaccination
Veritas Pharmacy · 113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG
MMR vaccine prices.
Price per dose. Most adults need 2 doses. Prices are subject to change, please confirm at the clinic before booking.
| Vaccine | Course | Price per dose |
|---|---|---|
| MMR | 2 doses | £45.00 |
MMR vaccine FAQs.
Isn’t this free on the NHS?
I’m not sure if I’ve had both doses, what should I do?
How many doses do I need?
Can I have this if I’m pregnant?
Is there a gelatine-free option?
Are there any side effects?
My employer needs proof of MMR immunity, can you help with this?
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