Religious groups block West Coast from hitting immunisation targets

A West Coast public health expert says it is unlikely the region will ever hit immunisation targets.

West Coast District Health Board (DHB) had the lowest baby immunisation rate in the country from April to June this year.

The West Coast has several religious groups that do not believe in immunisation, including the Gloriavale Christian Community, which has a population of over 500 and about 35 births a year. Continue reading

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