MMR

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Good news for developers, investors and funders

Parents have been urged to get their kids vaccinated against measles mumps and rubella (MMR).

Growing concern over rising measles cases in Scotland

Vaccination plea following death of child after contracting measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection, which can have serious health consequences.

Warning signs of measles and how to avoid getting the virus

Europe has recorded the highest number of measles cases in 25 years.

Worrying signs of measles to watch out for as cases rise in the UK

The Maples, Inverness

Tulloch Homes and HHA strengthen strategic partnership to deliver more MMR homes

A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

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Symptoms and signs to look out for in recent rise of Measles

A nurse handling a syringe at a medical centre.

Just two measles case recorded in Scotland amid outbreak

We must never forget that diseases like measles can be deadly Christine Jardine

Vials of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine at Copes Pharmacy and Travel Clinic in Streatham, south London. Picture date: Friday April 9, 2021.

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Prime minister Boris Johnson wears a face mask as he visits Tollgate Medical Centre in Beckton on July 24, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Jeremy Selwyn - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Doctors union urge more vaccine take up

The screening of the film Vaxxed II: The Peoples Truth was due to take place today at the Pleasance between 2 and 5pm today, but it was cancelled just hours before

Edinburgh screening of controversial anti-vaccine film latest to be cancelled

Dr Andrew Wakefield.

Controversial anti-vaccine movie screening at Scottish village hall cancelled

The movie Vaxxed II: The Peoples Truth is the second of two films relying on research by Wakefield, who was struck off the UK medical register in 2010. Picture: Contributed

Controversial anti-vaccine film set for 'secret' screening in Scotland

The movie Vaxxed II: The Peoples Truth is the second of two films relying on research by Wakefield, who was struck off the UK medical register in 2010. Picture: Contributed

Controversial anti-vaccine film set for 'secret' screening in Scotland

Mumps is a contagious viral infection, which used to be common in children before the MMR vaccine was introduced (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cases of mumps are at an all time high - here are the symptoms and everything ab...

A child after receiving an immunisation jab

Vaccines should be offered in supermarkets and musical festivals: UK experts

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, which can sometimes lead to serious complications (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the warning signs of measles you need to know about

Doctor calls for MMR jab to be made law to avoid measles outbreak - do you agree...

Getting your children vaccinated against measles could save their lives (Picture: Donald MacLeod)

HIV-style ad campaign must counter anti-vaxx myths about measles – Christine Jar...

Vaccines help protect children against life-threatening diseases (Picture: Geoff Caddick/AFP/Getty Images)

For your children’s sake, don’t lose faith in this life-saving medical breakthro...

Nurse in pink uniform doing an injection to a girl against tuberculosis

GPs raise concerns over drop in immunisation rates

Scots doctors raise concerns over child vaccinations

Scots doctors raise concerns over child vaccinations

Childhood immunisation is dropping across Scotland. Picture: David Cheskin/PA Wire

Fall in number of Scottish children being vaccinated

Holidaymakers have been given fresh warnings to ensure they are vaccinated against measles after it emerged European cases have reached an eight-year high

Holidaymakers get fresh warnings over vaccinations as measles rises

Under-twos most at risk of death from measles

Yasmin Qureshi MP (fourth from left) and Marie Lyon, chair of the Association for Children Damaged by Hormone Pregnancy Tests (second from right), and campaigners who believe children suffered deformities as a result of the now-disused pregnancy test Primodos.

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Kevan Christie: Scientific research is rarely the final word, as knowledge grows

The Nationwide has raised its maximum age of mortgage maturity by a decade to 85. Photograph: Andy Dean

Warning as age limit for mortages eased

Building societies are turning down borrowers in their 50s, 60s and 70s for loans or limiting them to more expensive mortgages with shorter loan terms. Picture: Contributed

Jeff Salway: Mortgage hopes rise for older borrowers

More than one million homes are sitting on mortgages that exceed their income by more than 4.5 times. Picture: Jane Barlow

1.1m homes on mortgage debts nearly five times their income

By providing mid-market rental homes, social landlords within the Wheatley Group are able to address housing needs of low-income households. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Taking the sting out of the housing crisis

Thousands are mortgage prisoners

Many older borrowers who took out their loan under the more relaxed affordability rules find they cant get a deal under the new regime. Picture: Getty

Loan crackdown lands pensioners in mortgage prison

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Alarmist despair

Linda Woodall is on the case. Picture: Contributed

Lending reforms putting mortgages beyond reach

Toughened mortgage lending rules came into forcel under the Mortgage Market Review which force lenders to spend more time checking evidence from mortgage applicants. Picture: TSPL

Tougher mortgage rules cause ‘slower’ house sales

A vaccine against chickenpox has been used for many years in countries including the US, Germany and Japan

Lyndsay Buckland: Choice needed on chickenpox

Scotlands babyboomers developed a taste for the good things in life but not saving. Picture: Getty

Lloyds leads tightening of home loan conditions

Solicitors are accused of failing to take new mortgage rules into account. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Solicitors accused of home loan ‘scaremongering’
SOLICITORS in Scotland have been accused of “scaremongering” over home sale missives and putting unfair pressure on borrowers.

Getting on the housing ladder just got harder

Unjustified concerns over the treatment are harming the reputation of medical science, says Sir Rory Collins. Picture: AP

Uncertainty over statins ‘putting lives at risk’

New mortgage rules could take some of the steam out of Scotland's mortgage market. Picture: TSPL

MMR changes may prevent Scottish housing bubble

A child is given the measles vaccine. File photo: TSPL

No new rise in Scottish measles cases

The number of measles cases in Scotland has trebled in the last 12 months. Picture: Getty

Measles cases in Scotland nearly trebled

A schoolgirl gets ready to receive a measles jab. Picture: PA

Scots measles cases rise 170% amid vaccine calls

Health boards have been urged to ensure their staff are protected against measles. Picture: PA

Measles vaccination urged for Scots health staff

Parents have been advised to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles. Picture: PA

Measles: Make sure children get jab, parents told

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Leaders: Vaccination a suitable case for treatment

Lucy Butler, 15, prepares for her measles jab at her school in Teesside, as the alert over a measles epidemic in England and Wales spreads. Picture: PA

Parents must take lead over measles jabs - expert

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MMR jab for 50,000 children in Scotland

Christine Jardine: Measles panic could so easily have been avoided

Scots measles rate lower than UK but up on 2012

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Vaccine caused deafness in children, experts admit

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