Childhood vaccination communication project in Herefordshire

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Summary of report content

Herefordshire Council’s Public Health team commissioned Healthwatch Herefordshire to undertake engagement with health professionals and parents to inform a communication campaign on take up of childhood vaccinations.  They spoke to 645 people.

From the respondents that had doubts or concerns when asked about vaccinating their children, many had strong opinions for feeling this way and had often done a vast amount of research to come to their conclusion. 

There were a number of themes that emerged from this engagement regarding people’s opinions towards childhood vaccinations which include:

  • Overload of vaccinations
  • Mistrust in public bodies
  • Bad reactions
  • Concern about links to Autism
  • Ingredients, effectiveness and natural immunity

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Herefordshire
Publication date
Key themes
Health inequality
Prevention of diseases, including vaccination, screening and public hygiene
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Engagement event
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
Vaccination clinics, including Covid 19 vaccine

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
645
Age group
0 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
16 to 17 years
Ethnicity
White: Gypsy, Traveller or Irish Traveller
White: Roma
White: Any other White background
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