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28 August 2026
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Health officials urge uptake of MMR jab as national outbreak continues

All regions of England are reporting measles cases, but there hasn’t been an outbreak in Bedford borough. But despite this, there’s still work to be done to encourage more people to get vaccinated...
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Parents in Bedfordshire urged to use half term as chance to catch up on MMR vaccinations

Parents of children without full vaccination against measles have been advised to use the upcoming February half-term as a time to book in for the MMR jab to get their young ones the protection they...
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