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Ordering restrictions on the BCG vaccine have been removed, but some supply issues remain with MMR, hepatitis, PPV and rabies vaccines.
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The study findings do not support scepticism towards vaccination motivated by allergy risk.
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Infants with incomplete vaccination are over four times more likely to be admitted to hospital for a vaccine-preventable condition.
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The WHO says the progress is a testament to the power of strengthened immunisation programmes, disease surveillance and laboratory capacity.
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GPs to be strongly encouraged and supported to improve MenACWY vaccine coverage in eligible 18-24 year olds.
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Survey included 28,782 respondents across the 28 EU Member States and 1,000 GPs from 10 EU Member States.
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Just 20 cases of wild poliovirus have been detected so far this year.
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More than 1,200 cases of rubella have been reported so far this year.
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says detection of further cases in the affected regions and elsewhere is possible.
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The House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology says it is time for some trusts to "up their game" in relation to staff vaccination.
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The vaccine generated robust antigen-specific immune responses and complete protection against both anthrax and plague in three different animal models.
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The study estimated that 369 infant cases, 103 maternal cases and 21 infant deaths could be averted annually.
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Study results demonstrated efficacy of the novel Ebola vaccine candidates and durability of the immune responses in animal models.
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Each year in the UK, around 3,000 babies are born to women with hepatitis B infection.