Campaign to boost immunisation rates

Australia's Chief Medical Officer has categorically refuted claims vaccinations cause autism or other illnesses. He's made the comments as the federal government launches a campaign to get more children vaccinated. With vaccination rates as low as 60 per cent in some parts of the country, there are concerns that myths claiming vaccines are dangerous are still being spread.

Infant Izabelle Garrard at the Royal Children's Hospital

Source: AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy


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