Addressing Social Inequities in Child Health and Vaccine Uptake: Evidence from the UK (David Taylor-Robinson)

The presentation was delivered and recorded during the 10th Lifecourse Prevention Summit 2025.

In this briefing, David Taylor-Robinson examines the growing inequalities in childhood vaccination uptake in the UK, set against a broader context of deteriorating child health outcomes. He presents evidence linking declining vaccination rates to rising child poverty and cuts to early years preventive services, arguing that systemic failures are the primary driver of these trends.

Taylor-Robinson calls for a systems-level policy response centered on reducing child poverty, investing in preventive services proportionate to need, and adopting an equity-focused approach, arguing that improvements in vaccination coverage cannot be separated from wider action on the social determinants of child health. This session further explores the subject in depth, highlighting key takeaways, implications for policy and practice, and insights from the expert presenter to help inform future strategies.