Posts Tagged ‘Immunisation’

Pregnant women delaying getting vaccinated playing ‘Russian roulette’

Monday, November 1st, 2021

Up to 50 per cent of pregnant women in parts of Auckland remain unvaccinated despite being at high risk of hospitalisation, complications and having a premature baby if they catch Covid-19. Doctors and midwives around the country are gearing up for an influx of unvaccinated pregnant women infected with the virus as Delta continues to Read more

Religious groups block West Coast from hitting immunisation targets

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

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 Read more