Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip. Source
Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined. Source
Vaccination plea after baby’s ‘terrifying’ measles Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates. Source