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Parents urged to make sure children have second MMR jab

Drop in uptake in the UK leading to outbreaks of measles

Public Health is warning we could see outbreaks of measles on the Island if children aren't given the second dose of the vaccination which protects against it.

The United Kingdom has seen a rise in cases following a drop in uptake of the second jab.

The first dose of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella - or MMR - vaccination is administered to one-year olds - the second is given at three years and four months.

Professor Hugo Van Woerden is the Interim Chair of Public Health:

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