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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 3 MIN

Bay of Plenty health team bucking trend in childhood vaccination rates

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A Bay of Plenty health team is making big gains in childhood vaccination rates - bucking a national trend. Over about 18 months, the immunisation rate for Māori under twos in its care has jumped from 58 to 70 percent. The team at the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation says the secret is taking a personal approach. Rowan Quinn reports.

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