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CHILDHOOD vaccination rates have fallen for the fifth year in a row, NHS figures show.

Coverage in England is below the safe 95 per cent target for every available jab.

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Most children’s vaccinations are started between eight weeks and one year of age (stock image)[/caption]

Parents’ failure to get their kids immunised is putting classrooms at risk of deadly diseases that have been off the radar for decades.

Uptake of the MMR jab for measles, mumps and rubella is at a shocking 15-year low.

Free NHS vaccines are also offered to protect youngsters from whooping cough, polio, meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria, rotavirus, hepatitis B and flu.

NHS England’s vaccination director, Steve Russell, said: “Too many children are still not fully vaccinated against diseases which cause serious illness but are preventable.”

Health chiefs reckon parents are either not bothering to have young ones vaccinated or being spooked by fake news about jabs that is spread online.

It only takes one case of measles in an unprotected school or nursery for numbers to suddenly surge

Dr Vanessa SalibaUK Health Security Agency

Most are given between the ages of eight weeks and one year old.

NHS figures for England show uptake of the six-in-one vaccine fell from 94 per cent in 2020 to 92 per cent in 2023.

For MMR it has dropped from 93 per cent in 2013 to 89 per cent for two-year-olds and 16 per cent are not fully vaccinated by age five – the lowest for 15 years.

England has had unusual outbreaks of whooping cough and measles in the past two years and in 2022 traces of polio were found in London’s sewers for the first time in decades.

Vaccine uptake is lowest in the capital.

Vaccines ‘prevent thousands of deaths’

The NHS estimates that jabs prevent more than 5,000 deaths and 100,000 hospital admissions each year in England.

Dr Vanessa Saliba, of the UK Health Security Agency, said: “Childhood vaccines prevent babies and children from suffering needlessly and can be life-saving.

“It only takes one case of measles to get into a school or nursery where many children are unprotected for numbers to suddenly surge.

“It’s never too late to catch up.”

Steve Russell added: “Vaccinations have been protecting children for decades.

“We advise parents to urgently check their child’s vaccination records and ensure they’re protected.”

A WOMAN has revealed that she wanted to give her sofa a new lease of life, so gave it a quick makeover without breaking the bank.

So if you can’t afford to fork out cash on a brand new sofa, then fear not, you’ve come to the right place.

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A DIY fan has revealed how she transformed her sofa from drab to fab, all thanks to a lick of paint[/caption]

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The young woman shared step-by-step tips on how she gave her sofa a new lease of life, leaving many open-mouthed[/caption]

A thrifty woman has proved there’s no need to spend a fortune on the living room essential – as she gave her sofa a total transformation, all thanks to a lick of paint.

Posting on social media, the DIY lover, who is from California, gave her followers a before and after look at her sofa overhaul, leaving many open-mouthed.

To zhuzh up her sofa, she used a green paint mixed with water, giving the once faded navy sofa a fresh new feel. 

The content creator shared the step-by-step process of her DIY purse-friendly project, as she wrote: “How I painted my coach.”

The woman confirmed that she used ‘regular latex paint’ which she nabbed from her local ‘hardware store’.

She explained that she mixed the paint with water – in a two parts paint, one part water formula.

Using the ‘biggest bristle brush’ she could find, she got cracking on the painting, as she expressed: “This part is really fun – we’re only doing one layer of colour, get it as even as possible.”

The DIY lover used the large brush to cover ‘all the nooks and crannies’ as she claimed: “This was honestly very easy.” 

As she proudly showed off her finished sofa, which looks brand new and is now a stylish emerald green colour, she confirmed: “My ex discouraged me from painting my couch and said it was a waste of time. I’m glad I didn’t listen.”

The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @coldvelma, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 74,400 views. 

Many DIY fans flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the jaw-dropping glow-up, which many hailed as ‘beautiful’. 

One person said: “It looks so good.” 

Another added: “It’s beautiful. I’m going to try this.” 

A third commented: “Looks so amazing.” 

I’m kind of tempted to paint my couch now

TikTok user

Whilst someone else penned: “More vibrant, much better tbh!”

At the same time, another DIY enthusiast beamed: “Love it!” 

Not only this, but one DIY lover wrote: “I’m kind of tempted to paint my couch now.”

To this, the influencer replied: “Yessss do it! Even if you don’t like it you could put the cover back on.” 

Meanwhile, one woman asked: “It doesn’t feel weird?”

In response, the content creator shared: “For me, it made the couch slightly less plush/soft. 

“Next time I’ll mix in a tiny bit of fabric softener, maybe slightly more water.”

THE BBC has dropped a huge hint about the future of The Repair Shop after Jay Blades’ court case.

The hit series was pulled off air by bosses after lead star Jay was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour towards his wife.

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An insider previously said how the BBC wouldn’t air shows with Jay featuring until the end of the legal process[/caption]

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Applications for the show’s next series have now opened, seemingly confirming it will continue[/caption]

Blades appeared at a court accused of physical and emotional abuse of estranged wife Lisa Zbozen, 43.

His future on The Repair Shop now appears to be up in the air following the charge.

A BBC insider said: “The Beeb won’t feature any new shows in which he appears until it is clear how legal ­proceedings conclude.”

But as the current series remains shelved for now, producers have dropped the biggest hint yet the show will continue.

They’ve opened casting for the run, inviting members of the public to apply to take part.

On the application, bosses say: “Our award-winning series The Repair Shop is returning to BBC ONE. Our team of Britain’s most passionate and skilled craftspeople will rescue broken objects and restore them to their former glory.

“If you have a damaged heirloom, a prized antique, a loved one’s treasured possession or anything else that needs restoring, apply now by completing and submitting the following application form.”

The charge sheet for Jay states he allegedly “repeatedly or continuously engaged in behaviour which was controlling or coercive, namely physical and emotional abuse towards Lisa Zbozen”.

The offences allegedly took place between January 1, 2023, and April 9, 2024.

Last year The Repair Shop beat ITV’s This Morning and scooped the gong for best daytime TV show.

The series launched in 2017 and quickly became a fan-favourite.

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