Childhood immunisations

As babies continue to be born and children move into North Tyneside there will be an ongoing need for high quality immunisation services within the borough to protect the individual and the population from vaccine preventable disease. National evidence indicates that overall immunisation rates are on a downward trend suggesting an increase in need and risk. Whilst North Tyneside have not seen the same trend, this may become a concern for the borough at some point and should be considered. Data from the ONS indicates that North Tyneside birth rate is on a slight downward trend therefore it is unlikely there will be a significant increase in demand.