NHS vaccine campaign (Best Start in Life)

With childhood infections such as measles and whooping cough rising, it is imperative that we all prioritise immunisation to protect our youngest community members. The impact of childhood infections cannot be overstated. England’s current levels of population immunity fall short of the World Health Organisation’s recommended threshold of 95%, leaving those who are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated at heightened risk. 

Recognising the importance of prevention, the NHS offers a comprehensive childhood vaccine programme, providing invaluable protection against certain diseases. Vaccines have been used so successfully in England, they prevent more than 5,000 deaths and more than 100,000 hospital admissions each year. 

We understand that people may have questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness. All childhood vaccinations offered by the NHS have been used in millions of children and have an excellent safety record. All health authorities worldwide agree that immunisation is the safest way to protect our children’s health 

Do share across your network to encourage parents to ensure their children are vaccinated. 

Please visit nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations to find out more.