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Concern over the declining rate of MMR vaccination and the potential for a measles epidemic, highlighted by 143,000 deaths from measles globally in the previous year.
Barry Sheerman asks what steps are being taken to increase MMR vaccine uptake. He highlights that children and young people primarily died due to measles last year and raises concern about an impending measles epidemic as vaccination rates drop. Barry proposes a campaign requiring pre-school care providers and early schools to have proof of MMR vaccination for all children.
The Minister expresses willingness to discuss the issue with Barry Sheerman. She mentions that the Government is examining all possible methods to improve vaccination rates, noting that vaccinations are crucial for herd immunity. The Minister also refers to the loss of World Health Organisation status on measles in the previous year as a regrettable event and reiterates the importance of ensuring access to MMR vaccines.
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