Interview and filming opportunities - call to lift pregnancy vaccination rates

Immunisation Foundation

Interview and filming opportunities available today at EPIC Budawang with:

ACT Pharmacist of the Year: Bev Mistry-Cable
Catherine Hughes AM, Founder, Immunisation Foundation Australia

Today is the final day of the Immunisation Foundation of Australia's Immunisation Clinic at the Pregnancy, Baby & Children's Expo at EPIC Budawang between 10am - 3pm.

Expectant mums, dads and grandparents can access immunisations at the pop-up clinic, as well as information about vaccinations recommended during pregnancy.

A new whitepaper shows Australia's uptake of maternal immunisations have declined in recent years, while vaccine-preventable diseases which can be fatal in babies, including whooping cough, the flu and RSV.

Expert contributors are calling for national targets to drive a consistent approach to information, data and access to vaccinations for pregnant mums across Australia.

For media enquiries:

Nicki Sambuco at [email protected] or on +61 (0) 452 446 084
Chloe Danvers at [email protected] or on +61 (0) 466 626 429