Issue

vaccine hesitancy

3 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 3 councils

The reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines. A delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite availability of vaccination services. A reluctance or refusal to be vaccinated or to have one's children vaccinated for reasons that contradict public health authorities' recommendations.

Latest stories

  1. Childhood Immunisation Rates Fall Short of Target Amidst Ongoing Efforts Childhood immunisation rates in Islington remain a concern, with MMR2 coverage at 67.1% for children aged five, falling short of the 70% target. This was highlighted in the... Islington 23 September 2026
  2. Enfield Launches Urgent Vaccination Drive Amidst Measles Outbreak Enfield is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, prompting an urgent vaccination drive across the borough. The Healthy and Safe Communities Scrutiny Panel met on... Enfield 25 March 2026
  3. Hammersmith and Fulham launches new plan to boost low vaccination rates Hammersmith and Fulham Council is launching a new plan to tackle low vaccination rates across the borough, aiming to increase uptake to 95% and protect residents from... Hammersmith and Fulham 20 March 2026