Experts in Halton have advised parents to ensure their children take the measles vaccination after parts of Cheshire witnessed a measles outbreak. Increase in the number of cases in the county has led specialists at NHS Halton and St Helens to issue a warning.
As schoolchildren are the most vulnerable, due to close proximity with each other, those children who have not taken the jabs could contract the infection easily.
Children Receiving MMR Vaccine Still Below Target
In Scotland, number of children receiving MMR vaccine is improving but is still below the target.
In Scotland, number of children receiving MMR vaccine is improving but is still below the target.
Fiona Johnstone, director of health strategy at NHS Halton and St Helens, said: “We would urge people to ensure children and young adults have the two doses of this vaccine, which is the only way for them to protect themselves. Those who have not had the MMR vaccine, or who have only had one dose, can still be vulnerable to the virus.”
MMR Immunization Drive Begins in Iraq
Iraq has embarked on a massive immunization drive aimed at protecting millions of children from a potential measles outbreak.
Iraq has embarked on a massive immunization drive aimed at protecting millions of children from a potential measles outbreak.
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No Link Between Autism and MMR Vaccine: Study
A new study carried out in the United States found no evidence of a link between autism and the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
A new study carried out in the United States found no evidence of a link between autism and the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.
Urgent Steps Should Be Taken To Clear MMR Vaccine-Autism Link
an open letter in the Scotsman newspaper saying that there would be more unnecessary deaths” over the rumors that MMR Vaccine was linked to autism.
an open letter in the Scotsman newspaper saying that there would be more unnecessary deaths” over the rumors that MMR Vaccine was linked to autism.
