On Saturday  28 August the government banned the import of measles and mumps vaccines in an attempt to force parents to
use the MMR.  A campaign has started to overturn this. Please help by writting to your MP and the press.

The Government has removed IDIS's licence to import measles and mumps and told them not to import any unlicenced
vaccines if there is a licenced alternative. Chemists have been written to and told not to import alternatives to MMR.  However
the government claim they have not banned measles and mumps. I am trying to find out if there is any legal way these can be
imported.

I have been informed that the Hartfordshire hospital in Paris has stopped giving single doses of measles and mumps for visiting
English patients. Claiming it is too political! It is not clear if pressure has been put upon them.

Anyone wishing to travel to France should ring the tourist board and ask for a list of  English speaking doctors in Calais or your
nearest port and ask these personally if they would be willing to provide  the vaccine . Please do not pass on any willing docters
details or this avenue may be closed . If travelling abroad for vaccines you should take a note from your GP stating that your
child is well and that they agree for the child to have the vaccine. Also take an E11 form to reimburse the cost from the NHS
You should be able to get measles and mumps in the US. I have contacts in a number of US cities . E mail me if you want
details.