Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics- England 2017-18 -

Childhood Vaccination Coverage Statistics- England 2017-18
Information type: Population intelligence
Source: NHS Digital
Specialities: Paediatric and neonatal medicine | Vaccination
Summary
In 2017-18, coverage declined in 9 of 12 routine vaccinations measured at ages 12 months, 24 months or 5 years in England compared to previous year. Coverage for MMR vaccine decreased in 2017-18 for 4th year in a row and is now at 91.2%, the lowest it has been since 2011-12.
UKMi comment

Press release notes that this is the fourth consecutive year that MMR coverage has decreased. The World Health Organisation target is 95%. Coverage for this vaccine fell in six of the nine English regions.
Related links: Press release