The number of children being vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) by their second birthday has fallen for the third year in a row.
The figures, published by NHS Digital, show that 91.9% of children have received their first dose of the MMR vaccine by their second birthday, down from 92.7% the year before.
The data also shows the number of children completing their first immunisation against polio, tetanus and diphtheria by their first birthday has dropped from 94.7% to 93.6% in 2015/16.
‘While routine childhood vaccination coverage at one and two years remains high, it is a concern that the rate has fallen slightly for a third consecutive year,’ said chairman of the Local Government Association's community wellbeing board, Cllr Izzi Seccombe.
‘These figures are a reminder of how important it is for parents to ensure their child is up-to-date with their vaccinations, including the MMR vaccine, which has also seen a drop in uptake.’