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<p>The Department is working with Public Health England, NHS England and NHS Improvement
and other stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive vaccine and immunisation strategy
this autumn. The strategy will set out a clear vision for maintaining and developing
England’s world-leading immunisation programme over the next 10 years and beyond.</p><p>Actions
planned or underway to increase the uptake of childhood vaccination include:</p><p>-
Strengthening the role of local immunisation coordinators – healthcare professionals
that promote vaccine uptake, particularly in under-served groups, by supporting areas
with low uptake and tailoring specific local interventions to under-vaccinated communities;</p><p>-
Holding a summit with social media companies to agree actions they can take to tackle
the proliferation of anti-vaccine messaging on their sites;</p><p>- Updating the National
Health Service website to ensure availability of NHS-approved, evidence-based and
trusted advice on vaccines; and</p><p>- A review of general practice vaccinations
and immunisation standards, funding, and procurement to incentivise improved immunisation
coverage.</p><p>Vaccine uptake remains high, but rates must improve to fully protect
the public. Childhood vaccinations are not currently mandatory but, as part of the
new vaccine strategy, we are exploring bold action to ensure every child is properly
protected, including possible approaches to mandation.</p>
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