MMR: health chiefs accused

THE numbers of children receiving primary vaccine jabs have now dropped to below 50% in some areas with a resultant state of panic in medical circles.

MMR: health chiefs accused
Sat, 18 Jan, 2003 - 00:00

Health chiefs protest that with so many unvaccinated children in Ireland now, an epidemic must be imminent. Watch out for terrorising propaganda!

Health 'experts' point out that international practice demands an immunisation level of at least 95% to reduce the risk of measles and mumps epidemics. It also, incidentally, helps doctors receive a rewarding cash bonus.

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