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This study explored key enablers for early childhood vaccination uptake among the Bangladeshi community in East London, UK.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted with 23 Bangladeshi parents 11 primary healthcare professionals (HCPs) and 5 community service providers (CSPs) involved in delivering childhood vaccination services, predominantly in the East London borough of Tower Hamlets. Parents were recruited purposively from the community while HCPs and CSPs were recruited from relevant organisations. The Social Ecological Model (SEM) was used as a theoretical framework for data collection and analysis. Data were analysed thematically.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Multilevel vaccination enablers identified by parents, HCPs and CSPs across the different levels of the SEM included: parental trust in the immunisation programme and HCPs; a rigorous call and recall service; the normalisation of receiving childhood vaccinations within the Bangladeshi community and the availability of culturally tailored and accessible vaccination services.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This study highlights how multi-level trust in a vaccination programme can propel positive vaccine uptake in an underserved, ethnic minority population. 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