Issue

Childhood Immunisation Rates

1 story · discussed at 1 council meeting · 2 councils

Islington Council is addressing childhood immunisation rates, with MMR2 coverage for five-year-olds at 67.1% in September 2026, below the 70% target.

Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee was informed in September 2026 that childhood immunisation rates remain a concern. MMR2 coverage for five-year-olds in Islington stood at 67.1%, falling short of the 70% target. A report noted that increasing uptake is an ongoing challenge across North Central London.

Ealing's Health and Adult Social Services Scrutiny Panel also discussed immunisation and screening programmes in March 2026. Childhood immunisation rates are a key public health indicator, measuring the percentage of children receiving recommended vaccinations.

Key facts

  1. Childhood MMR2 coverage for five-year-olds in Islington was 67.1% in September 2026. Source
  2. The target for childhood MMR2 coverage is 70%. Source
  3. Islington's Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee received a report on immunisation rates in September 2026. Source
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  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