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Weighted percentage* (and number) of categorised reasons† provided by mothers for not immunising their child with combined MMR vaccine
| Unimmunised | Single antigen vaccines | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical | 6% (65) | 0.1% (3) | 3% (68) |
| Medical | 15% (128) | 9% (53) | 12% (181) |
| Conscious decision | 67% (588) | 82% (522) | 74% (1110) |
| Other | 12% (98) | 8% (51) | 10% (149) |
| Total | 879 | 629 | 1508 |
*Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding.
†Reported reasons were missing for 3.6% (57) of 1565 children who did not receive MMR.
