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Website the key to increase vaccinations

Creating a website dedicated to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is the best way to increase uptake Australia, new research suggests.

Led by Dr Swati Shourie, the researchers found that online information was not only more cost effective, but also more likely to be read than a leaflet.

Measles, mumps and rubella are serious viral diseases. Current guidelines recommend that children be vaccinated against these diseases at 12 months of age.

Read more at Monash University

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