Boosting MMR vaccination through parent-centred reminders in Murcia

Many parents in the Region of Murcia face practical barriers when scheduling their children’s routine health check-ups, which include the second dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. These check-ups, required at 12 months and 4 years of age, are longer than standard vaccination visits and must be booked in advance, either in person or by phone – but not online. This often leads to appointments being overlooked or forgotten, resulting in gaps in vaccination coverage.