Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things we can do to protect ourselves, our children, and the community, against becoming seriously unwell. On this webpage you can find out more information about the current MMR vaccination opportunities within the Borough.
What is the MMR Vaccine?
The MMR vaccine is a vaccine against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
Babies and young children are given 2 doses of the MMR vaccine as part of the NHS vaccination schedule (external link). They are given a dose at 1 year old, and at 3 years 4 months old.
There’s no age limit on catch up doses and adults can access them too if you think you might have missed out on a dose in the past.
Where can you get the Vaccine?
There are a number of places in Wigan where you can get the vaccine, including your GP. The information below will help you identify the most appropriate place for you or your child.
12 months of age or older (including adults)
- Vaccine provider - GP
- How to access - Contact your local GP
Pre School
- Vaccine provider - Intrahealth (first dose)
- How to access - Clinics are being run over the Easter period.
- 9th April, 10am - 12pm at Westfield Startwell Clinic, The Meadows, 110-116 Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9RQ
- 9th April, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Westleigh Start Well Centre, Leigh, WN7 5NJ
These clinics are drop-in clinics. If you prefer to book a slot, please call 03333 583 397 and select ‘Wigan MMR’ (option 1) or email WiganImms@intrahealth.co.uk
Primary School
- Vaccine provider - Intrahealth
- How to access - Clinics are being run over the Easter period.
- 9th April, 10am - 12pm at Westfield Startwell Clinic, The Meadows, 110-116 Ridyard Street, Wigan, WN5 9RQ
- 9th April, 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Westleigh Start Well Centre, Leigh, WN7 5NJ
These clinics are drop-in clinics. If you prefer to book a slot, please call 03333 583 397 and select ‘Wigan MMR’ (option 1) or email WiganImms@intrahealth.co.uk
Secondary School
- Vaccine provider - School Agred Immunication Service
- How to access - The School Aged Immunisation Service are running appointment only clinics across the Easter school holidays, available at Tyldesley, Pemberton and Golborne Clinics. If you would like an appointment please email the Immunisation team on WWL-tr.wiganschoolagedimmunisationteam@nhs.net
If you are unsure if you or your child are up to date, check your child’s red book or GP records and make an appointment to catch up on any missed doses.