Babies in Brighton and Hove at risk as dozens miss jabs Brighton News

Data from Public Health England shows vaccination rates are below this target in Brighton and Hove, where only 92.9% of those who had one between January and March this year received these injections on time.

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This means that up to 42 eligible babies missed their initial vaccinations, with the vaccination rate dropping 93.1% the year before.

Young children should also receive a vaccine to protect them against measles, mumps and rubella – highly infectious diseases that can spread quickly – before they are two years old.

Figures show that there has been a 0.6% decrease in the proportion of toddlers receiving their MMR vaccines in Brighton and Hove, with 88.4% of those turning two years old during the same period vaccinated on time, below the target of 95%.

There has been a decrease in the proportion of toddlers receiving their MMR vaccine

By a baby’s first birthday, they should have received a series of vaccines to protect them from life-threatening illnesses.

The World Health Organization recommends that 95% of babies receive the six-in-one vaccine, which protects against diseases such as diphtheria, polio and pertussis, before the age of one to prevent epidemics .

While the NHS vaccination program has worked throughout the pandemic, PHE statisticians say the introduction of physical distancing measures may have contributed to missed appointments.

And the Royal Society of Public Health says fear of exposure to Covid-19 and the ‘stay home’ message during lockdowns may have deterred parents from taking their children for injections.

Across England, 91.6% of babies in the same cohort received their six-in-one injection on time, down from 92.7% during the same period in 2020.

The MMR vaccination rate also declined slightly nationally, from 90.8% to 89.3%.

The RSPH says it is deeply concerning to see a “persistent decline” in absorption accompanied by an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases.

The organization has called for an investigation to find out whether disinformation campaigns surrounding the deployment of Covid-19 vaccines have diminished confidence in other vaccination programs.

Spokeswoman Laura Furness called on the government to examine the factors contributing to the decline in consumption and to implement its “long overdue” vaccination strategy.

She said GPs should recall babies who have missed vaccines, adding: “The peculiarity of the challenges of accessing health services since March 2020 should not allow us to overlook the fact that declining coverage rates vaccination for children did not start with the Covid-19 pandemic. .

“Corrective action cannot be left solely to general practitioners’ offices and local systems. ”

Public Health England said the drop in vaccination levels was concerning and warned of potential outbreaks after restrictions on coronaviruses were lifted.

Chief Immunization Officer Dr Mary Ramsay said: “It is essential that children attend routine immunization appointments and catch up on any vaccines they missed to avoid a resurgence of serious and sometimes fatal illnesses. . ”

The organization is working with the NHS and the government to contact those who have missed vaccines.

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Affairs said vaccines are one of the best public health defenses and the government is committed to improving uptake.