‘Concerning’: Childhood Vaccination Rates Decline in Australia Since COVID-19

Missed or delayed vaccinations have become persistent issues, posing ongoing challenges in safeguarding children against preventable diseases, UNICEF said.

The COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination prepared at Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange, Calif., on March 9, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Childhood vaccination rates in Australia have dropped since COVID-19, posing ongoing challenges to preventing diseases, a report has found.

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) report (pdf) looks into how the pandemic affected vaccination rates in Australia.