How will the government tackle the drop in children’s immunisation rates?
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How will the government tackle the drop in children’s immunisation rates?

Nick Evans Health writer

Health secretary may make vaccination compulsory, but there is little enthusiasm for this among NHS staff

The UK government is preparing a vaccination strategy in response to falling child immunisation rates. Health secretary Matt Hancock said he is also considering a move to compulsory vaccination and has sought legal advice.

Nursing Children and Young People. 31, 6, 8-9. doi: 10.7748/ncyp.31.6.8.s8

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