IPOH: The Health Ministry will look into the reasons why there is a lower percentage of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination registered in the country, says Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.
The percentage of babies given the MMR vaccine was at 89% last year, which is much lower as compared to the other vaccinations given at birth, and also within the first three months.
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