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Jersey Vaccination Rates Lagging on Key Boosters
19 Nov
Summary
- Jersey met 10 out of 14 WHO pre-school vaccination targets.
- Shingles vaccine uptake is low among islanders aged 60 and 70.
- Health officials stress the need to counter vaccine misinformation online.
Jersey's health officials are emphasizing the critical need for islanders to stay up-to-date with vaccinations, a message that requires constant reinforcement. Recent figures show the island met 10 out of 14 World Health Organization pre-school vaccination targets for 2024. However, booster rates for diseases like diphtheria and measles fell just below the 95% goal at 93.2%.
While teenage HPV vaccination rates are competitive with other British Isles regions, the uptake of the shingles vaccine among older residents is a concern. Only 9% of those aged 60 and 27% of those aged 70 received the vaccine in 2024, despite its effectiveness against a potentially debilitating illness.
Public Health is actively working to counter the increasing spread of misinformation and hesitancy surrounding vaccines, particularly online. Health leaders urge residents to seek factual information from trusted sources, stressing that vaccination remains a vital tool for protecting against serious diseases.
