May2014_Immunisations: Moreton Bay leads the way
Children in the Moreton Bay Region have among the highest rates of immunisation in Queensland, according to the latest report from the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA).
The report, Healthy Communities: Immunisation rates for children in 2012-13, ranked four suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region in the state’s top five areas for child immunisation rates in 5-year-olds.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said the results reflected the success of council’s free immunisation clinics and other healthcare services in the region.
“Last year council clinics vaccinated more than 7,900 children and adults, representing a 15 per cent increase,” Mayor Sutherland said.
Eatons Hill recorded the highest rates of immunisation at 96.8 per cent with Albany Creek (96.3 per cent), Narangba (95.8 per cent) and Burpengary (95.3 per cent) following closely behind.
Council’s immunisation clinics provide vaccines to eligible residents in the region free of charge.
Residents are required to bring their child’s record book and Medicare card.
No appointments are required.
For a full list of dates and locations for council’s immunisation program visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/immunisation
