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NHS Urges Parents to Vaccinate Kids Against Measles | Leeds News
NHS is urgently calling on a million families to vaccinate kids aged 2-11 against measles as cases surge—two children already died this year, with over 800 cases reported, nearly matching last year’s total. The MMR vaccine, which also protects against mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, is key. Doctors are contacting parents directly, while older kids receive alerts via the NHS app. Officials stress these preventable diseases can be deadly, and the campaign runs through March next year—critical as the UK lost its measles-free status due to falling vaccination rates. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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