Vaccination Survey - South West

The PenTRAIN team are conducting a survey targeted to paediatric doctors from the South West to try to understand their confidence and barriers in discussing vaccination with children and families, and what training or support would be helpful.

This survey is completely anonymous and shoud take approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you would like to participate, please send us your answers here.

Useful resources to discuss vaccines and immunisations with families:

[Online learning] RCPCH Vaccines in Practice

Free, comprehensive, and self-paced online learning modules covering the foundation of clinical vaccinology and develop skills in communicating the benefits of vaccination.

[Online learning] Wiser Immuniser

Self-paced online course written by world-experts in vaccinology. Aims to increase knowledge in vaccine-preventable diseases, knowledge on vaccines and their contraindications and side-effects, as well as improve communication skills with patients and caregivers about vaccination.

[Webpage] Oxford Vaccine Knowledge Project

Webpage with detailed information about vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccines available in the UK. You will find key vaccine facts, indications, safety and side effects, ingredients, as well as disease-related information and history.

[Webpage] Celebrate Vaccines - British Society for Immunology

Campaign to highlight the critical role of vaccination and vaccine research. Offers top-tips on how to discuss vaccines with the public, infographics for vaccinations, and - if you feel like it! - some bite-sized immunology.

[Publication] Fifteen-minute consultation: Vaccine hesitancy - answering common questions

Free access by logging in with your RCPCH account. Details common questions asked by parents and evidence-based answers for reflection.

Full citation: Mistry RD, Fitzgerald F. Fifteen-minute consultation: Vaccine hesitancy - answering common questions. Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice 2026;111:2-6. https://ep.bmj.com/content/111/1/2

[Publication] The Green Book

In-depth information for public health professionals on immunisation. A must read resource if you want detailed information and references for each type of vaccine from birth to adulthood.