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New campaign launched urging parents to get their children vaccinated

Young girl holding a unicorn teddy receiving a vaccine
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A public health campaign now been launched aiming to remind parents of the serious risks of diseases like measles

The NHS is launching a new campaign to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated. 

The campaign features children asking parents whether their vaccines are up to date. 

This comes after a spike in the measles infection. 

The number of children receiving vaccinations has now fallen below the crucial target of 95 percent.

Jenny Harries is the Chief Executive of the UK Health and Security Agency. 

 

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