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Coverage of all 13 routine childhood vaccinations for the under fives has fallen in the past year, figures show. | Coverage of all 13 routine childhood vaccinations for the under fives has fallen in the past year, figures show. |
NHS data for 2018-19 showed uptake of the first dose of the MMR vaccine fell from 91.2% to 90.3% in England - the fifth year in a row it has dropped. | NHS data for 2018-19 showed uptake of the first dose of the MMR vaccine fell from 91.2% to 90.3% in England - the fifth year in a row it has dropped. |
Regional data showed coverage fell in all parts of England apart from the north east. | Regional data showed coverage fell in all parts of England apart from the north east. |
The other vaccines that saw falls include those that protect against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. | The other vaccines that saw falls include those that protect against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. |
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