Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 12 March 2026 [Draft]
12 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
First Minister’s Question Time
Measles Vaccinations
Vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles, and I urge everyone who is eligible to ensure that they are fully vaccinated.
Childhood immunisation uptake in Scotland remains high. Uptake of the first dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in children by age five continues to exceed 95 per cent. In NHS Grampian, MMR vaccine uptake in children is slightly above the national average, at 96.5 per cent. The Government is working closely with Public Health Scotland and NHS boards, including NHS Grampian, to monitor measles cases and to take any necessary rapid action to protect public safety.
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6. Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)
SNP
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in light of reports of recent diagnoses in...
The First Minister (John Swinney)
SNP
Vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles, and I urge everyone who is eligible to ensure that they are fully vaccinated.Childhood imm...
Kevin Stewart
SNP
I thank the First Minister for that answer. Measles is a very serious illness, but it can be easily prevented. Vaccination is safe, effective and for everyon...
The First Minister
SNP
Let me associate myself with Kevin Stewart’s comments. Vaccination is the most effective way to ensure that public health is maintained. It is important that...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
We move to constituency and general supplementary questions. The more concise questions and responses are, the more members we will be able to take.