Second MMR immunisation- should I bring it forward?

[Tailtwister]

I have been following the current measles epidemic in Swansea and although we live some distance away (Scotland) it has got me thinking about DS2's second MMR immunisation. He's going to be 3 at the beginning of June, but with the summer holidays coming up I was wondering if it would be worth trying to get it done sooner than the 3y 4m currently advised.

Does anyone have any thoughts? I think I've read that his current immunity will be around 89% which would rise to around 99% after the second injection? Obviously, he won't be 100% protected but having gone through him having viral meningitis at 10 days old I'm keen to be extra cautious (not that there's a connection between the two, but just trying to explain my mindset).

Yes, he is at nursery 2 days per week. It's not so much the risk here I'm concerned about, more that when we're travelling during the summer we may be in south Wales. I guess he's so close to the actual timeline anyway, I'll probably just bring it forward if the surgery is willing.

Thanks so much for all your input. It's a real worry that there are so many unvaccinated children who are at risk in Swansea. It's my mum's home town, she was brought up in the uplands (sp?). I have lovely memories of visiting my grandparents there.

oooh the Uplands! Your mam is posh!

If you're travelling down here, definitely worth asking TailTwister

Sorry for hijack!!