Immunisation taskforce criticises ‘haphazard’, inequitable system

This article has been updated with material from an Immunisation Advisory Centre media release received following publication.
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Immunisation taskforce criticises ‘haphazard’, inequitable system

Martin
Johnston
Child vaccination CDC
A taskforce appointed by Te Whatu Ora recommends rebuilding New Zealand’s child immunisation system with equity as a founding principle [Image: CDC]
“The immunisation system in Aotearoa has always failed in two respects: achieving adequate on-time immunisation rates in young tamariki and immunising, Immunisation rates at 6 months [source: Ministry of Health], Immunisation rates at six months [Source: Ministry of Health]