Childhood Vaccinations
The uptake figures of the MMR vaccination has been in decline for over ten years, with on average at least one in ten children unvaccinated and at risk of becoming seriously unwell. In some areas this is as high as four in ten children.
NHSE are launching a national call / recall inviting those not fully vaccinated to come forward to catch up on missed doses of the MMR vaccination.
Campaign details
Target audience: Parents and children, Healthcare professionals
Topics: Childhood health, Early years, MMR
MMR Vaccine uptake
Lower than the WHO recommended 95% vaccine uptake and the measles virus circulating is creating the perfect storm for infection to spread.
- The MMR vaccine has been in decline for over ten years with COVID-19 and misinformation exacerbating the problem. This in line with other childhood vaccinations.
- The vaccination rate for both MMR doses at age 5 years is 84.5% for England, lower than the 95% target set by the WHO and as low as 60% in some areas of London. (data from UHKSA published uptake stats)
- Millions of children under the age of 16 are not fully protected against measles. This is the number of children who have missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine.
Resources
"MMR for all" general leaflet
This leaflet is available in different languages.
Last updated: 4 August 2023
MMR call/recall communications toolkits - regional/primary care/stakeholder
NHSE are launching a national call/recall inviting those not fully vaccinated to come forward to catch up on missed doses.
Last updated: 20 February 2024
BIMA measles infographic
BIMA measles infographic showing symptoms, what to do if you suspect your child has measles and more.
Last updated: 7 February 2024
Translated assets and diverse images
Translated and diverse audio cards, screen display slides, business cards, postcards, posters and social cards
Last updated: 24 September 2024
Published: 25 March 2022