Drop in vaccination rates in England alarming, experts warn

Drop in vaccination rates in England alarming, experts warn Childhood vaccinations for 13 diseases falling year on year, prompting experts to warn of potentially devastating impact

Experts have expressed alarm at the drop in take-up of all routine childhood vaccinations across England, with a marked decline in rates against 13 different diseases, which leaves many thousands of children under-protected.

The UK recently lost its measles-free status because of the fall in rates of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunisation. But the latest figures from NHS Digital for England in the year to the end of March 2019 show a loss of confidence for vaccinations more generally. The Guardian

See also:

• Parents need to be aware of the clear-cut evidence on vaccination safety in response to latest figures showing a small drop in take-up Royal College of General Practitioners
• Conspiracy Files: Vaccine Wars BBC iPlayer (until 25/10/19)
• Uptake of all 13 child vaccinations drops BBC News
• BBC documentary reveals the UK exports anti-vaxx myths to the rest of the world The Daily Mail
• Youngsters who haven't had jabs could face a school BAN: Health Secretary Matt Hancock says 'bold' action is needed to tackle plunging vaccination rates The Daily Mail
• Childhood vaccinations fall across every major illness amid rise of anti-vaxx movement The Daily Telegraph
• Bold action on vaccines could be taken as figures show children receiving all 13 jabs drops ITV News
• Number of children being vaccinated drops, NHS says Sky News