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Public Health Quarter 4 Performance Report

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Islington Council is currently addressing declining childhood immunisation rates, particularly for MMR, following a recent performance report.

On October 16, 2026, Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee discussed the Public Health Quarter 4 Performance Report, highlighting declining childhood immunisation rates as a key concern. Councillor Shreya Nanda specifically questioned how partnerships with schools and community groups could improve uptake, particularly for the MMR vaccine.

The report details progress against public health indicators for the final quarter of the year for Islington Council. While many indicators were positive, the committee heard that childhood immunisation rates remain a challenge, prompting calls for improved uptake of vital vaccines.

Key facts

  1. Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee discussed the report on October 16, 2026. Source
  2. Childhood immunisation rates are a growing concern for health officials in Islington. Source
  3. Councillor Shreya Nanda raised concerns about improving MMR vaccine uptake. Source
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