Investigation launched into abnormal spike in newborn baby deaths in Scotland
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Although the rate fluctuates month to month, the figure for September - at 4.9 per 1000 live births - is on a par with levels that were last typically seen in the late 1980s.


Were they being vaxxed in the late 80's?

As you are aware it is intended that immunisation against measles, mumps and rubella will be introduced in Scotland with effect from 1 October 1988
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