Immunisations

Immunisation is the most effective public health intervention available, ranking second only to clean water for disease prevention.

Immunisation provides both individual protection and community protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. This makes it a powerful public health measure used all over the world to protect populations from preventable diseases. 

For vaccines to have their optimal effect, a high proportion of the population needs to be immunised. High coverage and on-time immunisation benefits those who have been vaccinated and can also provide protection for people who are not able to be immunised due to their age or a specific health condition.

 

Improved immunisation for children


Immunisation Health Target for Children - Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. Reflected in the GPS 24-27.