Author: Elaine Blaikie

Measles and Immunisation

Measles is on the increase, with a rapid rise in the number of cases seen in parts of England, and a confirmed case in Scotland. It is a serious illness, but the MMR vaccine is proven to safely offer high levels of protection. It is given in two doses; if you are not sure if your child has had both doses, you can contact your GP practice to confirm.

If your child has never had the MMR – or hasn’t had the complete course – you can contact our vaccination teams to arrange.

Aberdeen City – email: gram.immsservices@nhs.scot

Aberdeenshire & Moray – telephone: 01224 555333

Childhood vaccinations offer protection against many serious illnesses, and you are encouraged to ensure your child is up to date with all of them.

Further information on vaccinations can be found at: Vaccines – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

Further information on measles can be found at: Measles | NHS inform and MMR vaccine – Immunisations in Scotland | NHS inform

 

Fiona Browning

Health Protection Nurse Specialist

NHS Grampian

Summerfield House

2 Eday Road

Aberdeen

AB15 6RE

 

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National Sleep Helpline

At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep.  Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues.  Sleep problems can leave people feeling isolated and lonely.

Our free helpline is run by trained sleep advisors, many of whom are specialists in working with SEND.  We can talk to young people directly, or parents (we can also talk to adults, including older people, about their sleep issues).

The helpline is open 5 times a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings 7-9pm, and Monday, Wednesday mornings 9-11am.

The number is 03303 530 541.

You can read more here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/

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