Parents are being urged not to stop attending 'life-saving' vaccination appointments for their children over fears about Covid-19. NHS England says that routine jabs such as those for MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) are essential in preventing other serious diseases that could place health services under more pressure. Public Health Minister Jo Churchill stressed that people should not be deterred from going to get vaccinations, and that attending medical appointments is classed as essential travel. People are reminded that when going to appointments, they should follow government guidance and ensure they are two metres apart from others and minimise time spent outside. 'Children should continue to go to their routine vaccination appointments when they are invited by their GP,' added Ms Churchill.

Source: Daily Mail May 02, 2020 00:50 UTC