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Million Families Urged to Get Children Vaccinated After Virus Deaths
Health officials are contacting parents after 801 measles cases and two deaths this year, urging catch-up MMR vaccinations for children aged 2 to 11.
- The NHS has launched a catch-up campaign targeting one million families with children aged two to 11 who missed routine measles vaccinations, inviting them to arrange appointments via the NHS App, text, email, or letter.
- Rising measles cases prompted the rollout, with over 800 infections and 2 reported deaths in England during the first half of 2026, as the World Health Organization confirmed earlier this year that the UK lost its measles elimination status.
- England's vaccination rate for five-year-olds stands at 84.1%, falling short of the 95% World Health Organization target; eligible children born on or after December 1, 2019, can now receive a combined MMRV vaccine.
- NHS Director of Vaccination Caroline Temmink stated, "Measles can be devastating for families, with sometimes tragic consequences," while Public Health Minister Sharon Hodgson urged parents to take up the vaccination offer.
- Running until March next year, the campaign aims to boost vaccination uptake and prevent future outbreaks, as officials emphasize that vaccination protects vulnerable community members from serious complications including meningitis.
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Nottinghamshire health chiefs launch push to protect more children against measles
Parents and carers across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to make sure their children are fully protected against measles and other serious childhood illnesses, as the NHS launches a major vaccination drive.
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Nottinghamshire parents urged to check children’s MMR jabs as measles cases rise
Parents and carers across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to make sure their children are fully protected against measles and other serious childhood illnesses, as the NHS launches a major vaccination drive. The campaign will target children aged from 12 months to 11 years who have missed one or both doses of the measles, […]
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