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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Thomas

INSANE: Why the uk is lagging behind other countries on measles vaccinations - The Real Truth

Childhood vaccinations against MMR drop significantly in some areas of London - and it has caused concern locally as the capital faces a surge in measles cases - (PA)

The UK is the worst-performing G7 country for coverage of measles vaccines, as rates lag behind Europe, with experts warning declining health budgets and the spread of misinformation are putting children at risk.

Now, health officials in the UK have sounded the alarm over our waning vaccine coverage after a child with measles died in Liverpool.

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