Islington Council has won a High Court battle to vaccinate a baby against her mother’s wishes.
An Islington resident took the local authority to court after it arranged for her eight-month-old daughter to receive routine vaccinations while the child was in its care.
The mother had refused the vaccinations due to her unevidenced belief there was a link between the jabs and autism.
Mr Justice McDonald concluded that not vaccinating the girl would leave her at risk of childhood disease and ruled in favour of the local authority.
The council has been contacted for comment.
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