One in six children not fully vaccinated against MMR
Latest data from NHS England shows 16.1% of children who turned five between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 had not received both doses of MMR vaccine – the lowest level since 2010-11.
A safety initiative being trialled in 143 NHS hospitals, where patients and families can seek urgent reviews if someone’s condition deteriorates, has led to ‘potentially life-saving changes in care’
