What are people's views about childhood vaccinations and the vaccination service in Wiltshire?
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This is a report by Healthwatch Wiltshire. The project looks at attitudes to childhood vaccination and the vaccination service in the local area.
A mixture of online survey, events, site visits, interviews and group discussions were used to gather feedback. A total of 490 people gave their view.
Key findings
Importance - Nearly 90% of respondents think that childhood vaccinations are very important.
Safety - 75% of respondents consider childhood vaccinations to be safe. They are most concerned about the Covid and MMR vaccinations.
Efficacy - 76% of respondents think that childhood vaccinations are very effective. The flu and Covid vaccines are seen as least effective.
Convenience - 56% of respondents think that it’s very convenient to get their child vaccinated.
Respondents would find it more convenient if appointments are available outside of working hours.
Strong voice - Although in the minority, respondents with significant concerns about childhood
vaccinations often express their views very strongly.
Unequal access - Underserved groups, such as resettled families, face barriers to accessing
vaccinations.
There are recommendations in this report.
- Invest in trust-building capability
- Transform communications approach
- Improve patient journeys
- Understand emerging technologies
- Set up Translation Taskforce
There are no follow up actions in this report.