FACING a measles outbreak and low MMR vaccine uptake, NHS London is expanding a pilot to offer the vaccine at select pharmacies in the hardest-hit areas.
The move follows a successful introduction of pharmacy-based vaccinations in the North West region of England.
The initiative addresses the capital's alarming increase in measles cases, which accounted for 35% of England's total last month, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
The response aims to make vaccinations more accessible and curb the spread of measles, mumps, and rubella among children in London.
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