Attitudes towards the MMR vaccine in Europe 2018

According to a survey carried out in the European Union in 2018, Portuguese citizens had the greatest faith in the MMR vaccine. Approximately 97 percent of respondents in Portugal believed that the MMR vaccine is important for children to have, and 96 percent said they believe the vaccine to be safe. Conversely, less than 65 percent of respondents in Belgium felt the MMR vaccine was important for children, or that it was safe.

Share of individuals who agree with the following statements regarding the MMR vaccine in the European Union (EU) in 2018, by country

Characteristic	It is important for children to have	It is safe
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Release date

October 2018

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Survey time period

May 18 to June 2, 2018

Number of respondents

28,782*

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

MMR vaccine refers to the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine.
Data shows the share of respondents in each country agreeing with the statements: 'The MMR vaccine is important for children to have' and 'The MMR vaccine is safe.'

* Total number for the EU as a whole. Approximately 1,000 respondents in each member state.

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