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Vaccine Crisis Revealed: Somerset Children More Protected Than Rest of England Monday, September 8, 2025 vaccination somerset mmr six-in-one immunization healthcare children publichealth vaccinehesitancy uk Classrooms across England are grappling with a “vaccine crisis,” as no childhood vaccine has met the World Health Organization’s recommended 95% coverage target needed to prevent disease outbreaks. Despite this worrying … Read More
Vaccine Coverage Gaps Highlighted as Somerset Leads in Childhood Immunization Rates Monday, September 8, 2025 vaccination somerset mmr immunization publichealth ukhsa vaccinehesitancy childhood healthcare epidemics The country is facing a pressing “vaccine crisis” as childhood immunization rates fall short of targets designed to prevent outbreaks of serious diseases. New data reveal that not a single childhood vaccine in England met the … Read More
NHS Somerset Launches Winter Vaccination Campaign: Who Qualifies for Free Flu, Covid, and RSV Jabs Tuesday, September 2, 2025 nhs somerset vaccination flu covid19 rsv winter healthcare immunisation publichealth NHS Somerset has officially launched its winter vaccination campaign, urging those eligible to receive their flu, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. Health leaders emphasize that these viruses can have … Read More
NHS Somerset Launches Winter Vaccination Campaign for Flu, Covid, and RSV Tuesday, September 2, 2025 nhs somerset vaccination flu covid rsv winter healthcare immunisation publichealth NHS Somerset has announced the rollout of its winter vaccination program, urging those eligible to get their flu, Covid-19, and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) jabs. Health officials warn that these illnesses can have … Read More