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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

We were deluged with meningitis vaccine requests, but supplies were meagre: Pharmacies
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We were deluged with meningitis vaccine requests, but supplies were meagre: Pharmacies

With the meningitis outbreak dominating the headlines, pharmacies had to address the panic-stricken people's concerns regarding symptoms, vaccine eligibility, and risk of transmission

NHS waited two days before raising meningitis alarm
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NHS waited two days before raising meningitis alarm

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust faces criticism after delay in reporting first outbreak case to health officials

Kent meningitis cases rise to 29, UKHSA steps up vaccine drive
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Kent meningitis: UKHSA steps up vaccine drive

Preventative antibiotic treatment and vaccination will now be offered to 6th sixth form students (years 12 and 13) in Kent with confirmed or probable cases

meningitis outbreak University of Kent
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Meningitis outbreak at University of Kent kills two, CCA, NPA offer to step in

Advice has been issued to 16,000 staff and students at the University of Kent, where antibiotics are also being offered to those who need them

Community Pharmacies deliver nearly half of Covid vaccines
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Community pharmacies deliver nearly half of Covid vaccines

The demand for pharmacy-led vaccinations has grown year-on-year since pharmacies joined the flu programme in 2015

Involve community pharmacies to improve MMRV vaccination coverage: Harrison
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Involve community pharmacies to improve MMRV vaccination coverage: Harrison

The CCA chief noted that pharmacies have been involved in providing millions of flu and Covid vaccinations for several years, and they have the ability to meet the patient demand

Measles Cases Rise in London Amid Low Uptake
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Measles cases continue to rise in London

There have been 88 recorded measles cases in London since the beginning of the year, and healthcare experts blame it on low measles vaccination rates