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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
London

MMR jab uptake in young people in England up by 23% since 2023, says NHS

The number of young people receiving the MMR jab has increased by nearly a quarter, but measles cases in England are still on the rise. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
London

Push for young adults to get MMR jab as measles cases rise

Drop in MMR vaccinations due to false autism link
Measles outbreak spreading in different regions [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Measles: Urgent vaccine plea as London cases treble in a year

Measles cases in London have nearly tripled in a year due to low MMR vaccination rate
Health officials warn that London is vulnerable to a significant outbreak [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Labour sets out plans to digitise children's healthcare records

Labour plans to digitize the NHS red book for children's medical records on the NHS app.
This digitization aims to improve healthcare by notifying parents of children overdue for vaccinations and appointments. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

If you think it's anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again and look to Scotland | Devi Sridhar

The UK is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with more than 200 children diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023.
Low MMR vaccination rates and a large population of unvaccinated children have contributed to the risk of infection.
Scotland's success in high vaccination rates during the Covid-19 pandemic may be attributed to flexible working for parents and mobile vaccination centers. [ more ]
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