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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Jab misinformation warning issued as more children starting school without vaccinations

Misinformation about the safety of vaccines could be driving hesitancy among some parents, experts have warned.

None of the main childhood vaccines met the target needed this year to ensure diseases cannot spread, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with one in five children starting primary school without protection against a number of serious conditions.

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