Special advisory service for immunisation

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Pediatrics
• Immunology

Background:

• Childhood immunisation rates are crucial for public health.
• Addressing specific barriers to immunisation is essential for improving coverage.
• Previous strategies in Clwyd required enhancement to meet immunisation targets.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish and evaluate an advisory service for children facing immunisation challenges in Clwyd.
• To assess the service's impact on improving childhood immunisation rates.
• To identify key factors in influencing parental and professional attitudes towards immunisation.

Main Methods:

• Setting up a dedicated advisory service for children with immunisation problems.
• Providing education, counselling, and demonstrating good practice to parents and professionals.
• Monitoring service attendance and outcomes over the first two years.

Main Results:

• The advisory service successfully engaged 191 children within its initial two years.
• The service facilitated improvements in immunisation uptake by addressing specific barriers.
• Positive shifts in parental and professional attitudes were observed, contributing to better immunisation practices.

Conclusions:

• An advisory service is an effective strategy for improving childhood immunisation rates.
• Education, counselling, and demonstrating good practice are vital components for success.
• This model provides a framework for enhancing immunisation services in other regions.