Australia; WA
A series of interviews has identified some of the barriers faced by parents and carers of Indigenous children under five whose kids had previously been late for or missed their routine vaccinations. The research found that access to the vaccines stemming from managing child and family responsibilities, and lack of transport options, was one of the main barriers to on-time vaccination, along with ineffective or non-existent reminder systems. The participants also had limited knowledge about additional vaccines recommended for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children under Australia’s National Immunisation Program. Parents and carers of children under five who had previously been late for or missed vaccinations were nevertheless supportive of vaccination as a means to strengthen the next generation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children.
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