Inequalities in uptake of childhood vaccination in England, 2019-23: longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To quantify changes in inequalities in uptake of childhood vaccination during a period of steadily declining overall childhood vaccination rates in England.

Design

Longitudinal study.

Setting

General practice data for five vaccines administered to children (first and second doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR1 and MMR2, respectively), rotavirus vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) booster, and six-in-one (DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB) vaccine covering diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, and hepatitis B) from the Cover of Vaccination Uptake Evaluated Rapidly dataset in England.

Participants

Children aged <5 years eligible for vaccinations between April 2019 and March 2023 registered at primary ca

SUBMITTER: Flatt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036650 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature