Dangerous legacy of vaccine myths as one in three children have missed potentially lifesaving jabs One in three parents say their children have missed at least one potentially lifesaving jab, a Daily Mail poll reveals today.
In a sign that ‘anti-vaxx’ myths may be hindering take-up, many cited concerns about safety and side-effects.
A total of 30 per cent of parents surveyed said their children had missed one or more routine jabs including MMR, flu or meningitis. One in four claimed the reason for missing the appointment was ‘safety concerns’ about vaccines.
A quarter of parents surveyed said they were often exposed to anti-vaxx messages on social media sites.
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