UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) released a provisional report on 25 June 2026 showing that recent changes to England’s routine childhood vaccination schedule are having an early impact. In April 2026, 89.8 % of 6‑month‑old babies received the second MenB dose, up 4.6 percentage points from April 2025 after the JCVI moved the dose from 16 to 12 weeks. For 15‑month‑olds, 77.7 % received the first MMRV dose, with coverage ranging from 72 % in London to 83 % in the South West. Measles remains a concern: 801 laboratory‑confirmed cases were reported between 1 January and 22 June 2026, 60 % of which were in children under 10, and two children died. The agency urges parents to keep vaccinations up to date.
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