Every region of Ireland fell below targets of MMR and Meningitis C vaccinations, according to a new report.
Immunisation rates for the two diseases were below average in Donegal last year.
The Department of Health report found that 85% of children in Donegal were immunised against Meningitis C in 2018. The target immunisation rates for children at 24 months is 95%, while the national average uptake was 89%.
It is recommended that children receive two doses of MenC vaccine at 4 months and 13 months with a further booster in first year of second level school.
Also in 2018, 89% of children received the MMR vaccine in Donegal, compared to the 92% national average and the national target of 95%.
The MMR vaccine protects people against measles, mumps and rubella. Two doses are given in Ireland – one at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 5 years of age.
Commenting on the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System (NHQRS) for 2019, Minister for Health Simon Harris said the national uptake of the MMR and Meningitis C vaccines is an area that can be improved on.
“I am very committed to addressing vaccination hesitancy, as it is one of the greatest threats to public health today,” Minister Harris said.