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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Urgent health warning issued ahead of return to school

Not a single childhood vaccine in England met its target last year, new figures reveal, sparking fears over preventable disease spread among young people.

Health officials warn that almost one in five children will start primary school next month without full protection against serious illnesses.

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