Shopping-centre clinics help Britain buck the vaccination decline
Britain’s childhood vaccination rates have fallen over the last 15 years, driven not just by online misinformation but by fewer face-to-face contacts with health professionals, and broader pressures like poverty. Local innovations—such as walk‑in vaccine clinics set up in vacant shopping-centre units—are proving that convenient, non-intimidating access can boost uptake. While some experts see the value of such venues, others warn that national solutions (including opt-out or mandatory policies) are controversial and must balance trust in healthcare with easier access and targeted outreach to hard‑to-reach families.
