08 April, 2024

MMR - WALK IN CLINIC  

WEDNESDAY 11th April, 10:00 - 16.00

• Meeting room 1, Just off the gallery, upstairs in the Student Centre, Bishopstown Campus

 

How do I make an appointment?

• This is a walk-in clinic. The location is: Meeting room 1, MTU, Cork.

 

Who is eligible? 

• Anyone who has not had 2 MMR vaccines. If you were born in Ireland before 1978 you are likely to have had measles and would not require vaccination.

 

Is there a cost?

• No, the vaccine is free.

 

How many doses?

• 1 dose only.

 

What do you need to bring with you?  

• Photo identification.

 

Important things to remember

• Wear something that will make it easy to get the vaccine in your upper arm.
• You do not need to fast (not eat) before getting an MMR vaccine.

 

Measles is a highly contagious disease. There is a surge in measles cases in Europe and the UK. There is a concern that measles will spread to other countries including Ireland.

MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella viruses.

The HSE are coming to MTU to deliver a pop-up MMR vaccination clinic. If you have not had 2 doses of MMR vaccine you can get a dose at the pop-up vaccination clinic which will help protect  yourself and others.

More information can be found here https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/pcischedule/vpds/mmr/