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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Mapped: Areas of England with the lowest MMR vaccine rates

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to affect humans, but significant pockets of London and other major cities in England have dangerously low vaccination rates.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 95 per cent of children should receive vaccine doses for each illness to achieve herd immunity. Yet, no area of England has achieved a vaccination rate over 95 per cent in children aged five with two MMR jabs.

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