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NHS launches major 'four-in-one' vaccine drive to combat rising measles cases
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NHS launches major 'four-in-one' vaccine drive to combat rising measles cases

More than 800 cases have been recorded in the first half of 2026 as England battles regional clusters and its lost WHO elimination status

New MenB vaccine schedule offers better protection to babies: UKHSA
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New MenB vaccine schedule offers better protection to babies: UKHSA

There has been good early uptake of chickenpox-containing MMRV, but a measles coverage gap persists across England

Measles Rash
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Fresh outbreak of measles sparks concern in UK city

The city has one of the lowest vaccine uptake in the UK, with only 73.5 per cent of children under five years vaccinated

Measles outbreak hits multiple schools in London
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Measles outbreak hits multiple schools in London

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said that 96 measles cases confirmed in January across England

Starmer says his government is committed to reducing healthcare expenses of families
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Starmer says his government is committed to reducing healthcare expenses of families

Measures include freezing prescription charges, free chicken pox vaccines, and free morning-after pills

Chickenpox included in childhood vaccination programme across UK
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Chickenpox included in childhood vaccination programme across UK

The UK has been offering the MMR jab since 1988, and it is now being replaced by a combined MMRV vaccine, which includes chickenpox, also known as varicella

Pilot scheme to increase the reach of childhood vaccinations in deprived areas
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Plan to increase the reach of childhood vaccinations in deprived areas

Healthcare teams will target families who have not signed up with a GP, and face challenges such as travel costs, childcare juggling, language barriers, or vaccine hesitancy

A vaccine to treat different types of cancers being developed
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A vaccine to treat different types of cancers being developed

It is expected to save nearly 3.6 million patients across the globe annually