TO evaluate the effectiveness of a professional edu cational programme on Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine in Fife, a survey of all doctors and health visitors involved in immunisation was under taken two years after the vaccine was introduced. The survey achieved an excellent response rate, and found a high level of satisfaction with the pro gramme. This study has shown that high vaccine uptake can be guaranteed if an adequate education programme is undertaken with health professionals.
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