Is the MMR vaccine safe?

Any vaccine offered by the NHS is safe for you and your family. The MMR vaccine has been safely protected against measles, mumps, and rubella for over 35 years. The vaccination has undergone rigorous safety testing. It is trusted around the world to protect against these potentially deadly, preventable diseases. Over the past 40 years more than 500 million doses of the MMR vaccine have been given in over 100 countries – so we know it’s really safe.