New NHS figures reveal that nearly one in six five-year-olds in Lancashire have not received both doses of the MMR vaccine, prompting calls from health officials for parents to ensure their children are protected against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Parents across Lancashire are being urged to get their children vaccinated as new NHS figures show nearly one in six had not received both doses of the MMR vaccine by the age of five.
In some parts of the region the figure was as high as one in four children not fully vaccinated. It was the lowest uptake of both doses of MMR regionally and nationally since 2010-11, although 93% of five-year-olds had been given at least one dose.
"We encouraging all parents across the North West to urgently check their child’s vaccination records and ensure they’re protected from becoming seriously unwell. Call your GP practice or speak to your health visitor or you can check on your NHS App for more information about vaccines or to check your child’s vaccination record.
The NHS and GP practices have also been sending reminders to families of those who are not fully vaccinated, and details of vaccinations can be found in a child’s Red Book. GPs will provide catch-up doses to children who have missed any jabs.
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