00:00Liverpool is stepping up efforts to boost childhood vaccinations after the UK lost
00:05measles elimination status. Health officials say cases rose sharply during 2024,
00:12allowing the virus to spread again. Last summer, Merseyside saw a significant increase,
00:16with children treated at Alderhey and one child sadly dying. Falling vaccination rates are a
00:22concern. In Liverpool, one in four five-year-olds are not fully protected. Public health leaders
00:27are urging parents to check records and book jabs. The NHS has introduced a combined MMRV vaccine
00:35protecting against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox, with GP practices contacting
00:41eligible families to protect communities.
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