The number of children being given the controversial MMR vaccination across mid-Essex has increased.

Children being immunised against measles, mumps and rubella in Chelmsford rose from 79 per cent in 2003 to 85 per cent between January and September last year. The national average is 80 per cent.

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Published Wednesday, January 19, 2005

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