The MMR jab should not be given until 13 months

The three-month-old girl was supposed to have received a meningitis jab and it is understood the mistake was made at Gorbals Health Centre in Glasgow.

A spokeswoman for NHS Greater Glasgow confirmed an apology had been issued to the family.

'Appalling' mistake

Public health experts said the incident should not cause any long-term problems for the child.

Politicians described the mistake as appalling.

Scottish Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan said: "I was horrified when I heard. This case again highlights the issue of the triple MMR vaccine."

Scottish National Party health spokeswoman Shona Robison said that "lessons must be learned" from the mistake.