Monday 30 September 2019

Vaccinations could be made compulsory for schoolchildren, says health secretary

Vaccinations could be made compulsory for schoolchildren, says health secretary Vaccinations could be made compulsory for schoolchildren under new plans being considered by the health secretary.

Matt Hancock said there was a “very strong argument” for mandatory immunisation following a rise in measles cases, which could see thousands of children prevented from going to school if they have not had their jabs.

As Tory activists descended on Manchester for the party’s annual conference, Mr Hancock told a fringe event that he had recently commissioned legal advice on the matter. The Independent

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