![Anti-Vaxxers Blamed For Jags Plunge](https://cdn.magzter.com/1583517504/1721175240/articles/YQGZYsxzl1721192119967/childhood-immunisations.jpg)
A DROP in childhood immunisations is giving cause for concern as rates of whooping cough and measles climb, a new report has found.
Health chiefs cited a number of reasons for the worrying trend including anti-vax rhetoric spread on social media.
Public Health Scotland highlighted a number of conspiracy theories that may have contribut ed to the decline.
Their report said: “Anti-vax sentiment was mentioned by most immunisation coordinators as something directly affecting vaccine uptake.
“The extent of this influence is unclear in most cases, though some specific areas noted that they had specific knowledge of antivaxxers and their impact on parents/carers in their local community.
Bu hikaye Daily Record dergisinin July 17, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Daily Record dergisinin July 17, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
![FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/gvZ07s4B31724909889317/FOREIGN-EXCHANGE-STUDENTS.jpg)
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Ca Bhoys must learn to take domestic bliss on the road in Champs League
![I let all my mates at Coventry know that I'm Copen just fine](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/0BLMiZBlG1724909658349/I-LET-ALL-MY-MATES-AT-COVENTRY-KNOW-THAT-IM-COPEN-JUST-FINE.jpg)
I let all my mates at Coventry know that I'm Copen just fine
Burroughs loving life with Killie after European debut
![ESTER'S GOT A 20/20 VISION](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/KZWrOsY001724909495684/ESTERS-GOT-A-2020-VISION.jpg)
ESTER'S GOT A 20/20 VISION
Pittodrie striker sets his goals target as he eyes úp role in Slovenia squad
![BARRON RUN](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/5fWZJwRQm1724909339583/BARRON-RUN.jpg)
BARRON RUN
Gemmill: Connor can take step up to senior squad
![NOSHSTALGIA](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/_7hHmDGjV1724909168322/NOSHSTALGIA.jpg)
NOSHSTALGIA
Pud throwback to being a kid
![Israeli assault sparks fears of third 'Intifada'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/oXDb1ar8V1724909017869/ISRAELI-ASSAULT-SPARKS-FEARS-OF-THIRD-INTIFADA.jpg)
Israeli assault sparks fears of third 'Intifada'
West Bank military op is its biggest since 2005 | Multiple communities hit in hunt for terrorists
![BRITISH TEENAGERS ARE UNHAPPIEST IN EUROPE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/WMHmvxNfo1724908937135/BRITISH-TEENAGERS-ARE-UNHAPPIEST-IN-EUROPE.jpg)
BRITISH TEENAGERS ARE UNHAPPIEST IN EUROPE
BRITISH teens are some of the unhappiest in Europe, with girls' wellbeing in particular falling.
![CANCER HOPE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/V_g7fOJWK1724908816313/CANCER-HOPE.jpg)
CANCER HOPE
Scientists use protein that triggers body's killer cells to fight disease
![FORESTRY WORKER IS KILLED IN QUAD BIKE ACCIDENT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/yKU4nzkzZ1724908708587/FORESTRY-WORKER-IS-KILLED-IN-QUAD-BIKE-ACCIDENT.jpg)
FORESTRY WORKER IS KILLED IN QUAD BIKE ACCIDENT
Friends pay tribute to 'beautiful soul'
![BOT'S THE STORY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21048/1814294/zH4mt0E8A1724908466735/BOTS-THE-STORY.jpg)
BOT'S THE STORY
Campaigner warns of fakes and says gig goers won't get in with briefs illegally bought on internet