Covid 19 and Flu Vaccination Take Up by the Public

Report - 20 March 2025

We ran a short survey in February and March this year, asking local people about their decisions around the COVID-19 and Flu vaccine this winter.

The uptake of the annual vaccination programme this year has been 18% lower than in previous years - North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) data 25/02/2025. 

We conducted a joint piece of research with Healthwatch Newcastle to find out if residents in Gateshead and Newcastle have been receiving their vaccination and if not, finding out the reason(s). We also asked if respondents had seen the 'Be Wise Immunise' campaign, and if had influenced their decision.

Respondents who had not received season vaccines gave varied reasons, including past negative experiences and not knowing whether or not they were eligible.

The full report is available for download below:

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