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By David Humphreys & Ryan Fahey One UK city is at a “high risk” of a measles outbreak as health officials push for a major new vaccination drive. TheUK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident earlier this year due to a “significant increase” in the highly contagious infection since October 2023. Documents set to be discussed by the Liverpool Health and Wellbeing Board reveal that while previous vaccination rates against measles have been excellent, coverage is currently low. Liverpool Council is launching a new campaign to encourage vaccination, as 20 per cent of children a…

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