§ Miss KirkbrideTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with(a) drug companies and (b) medical organisations on MMR-C; and what plans he has to introduce MMR-C into England and Wales. [24276]
§ Yvette CooperNone.
§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of eligible children in Cheshire have been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine in(a) 2001–02, (b) 2000–01 and (c) 1999–2000; and if he will fund a public campaign to promote the use of the MMR vaccine throughout the north-west of England. [26633]
§ Yvette CooperThe percentage of children in Cheshire immunised against measles, mumps and rubella by their second birthday and fifth birthday is shown in the table. An England wide MMR information campaign was launched last summer, which provided a range of new material for parents and health professionals including posters, factsheets, videos and leaflets. The materials were also launched onto the national immunisation website www.immunisation.org.uk. The aim of this campaign is to meet parents wishes for clear, factual and accurate information about MMR.
Percentage of children immunised against MMR By their fifth birthday1 At 31 March By their second birthday First dose First and second dose North Cheshire 1999 90 — — 2000 90 92 72 2001 88 92 75 South Cheshire 1999 89 — — 2000 88 90 65 2001 89 90 72 1 Information about uptake of MMR immunisation at age five was collected for the first time in 1999–2000 Source:
Department of Health, Statistics Division SD2B