| Immunisation rate for children at 24 months old |
This measure details the percentage of children who have all their age-appropriate schedule vaccinations by the time they are two years old. Timely immunisations ensure children are protected against harmful and avoidable diseases. The childhood immunisation programme is a series of vaccines that are offered free to babies and young children. The first vaccinations occur when the child is six weeks old. This programme is part of the national immunisation schedule. |
National Immunisation Register (NIR), Ministry of Health |
Health Quality & Safety Commission | Te Tāhū Hauora |
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