Vaccine-hesitancy-and-misinformation_disinformation-effect-on-vaccination-rates-Prof-Michael-Kidd-9th-AIF-2025.pptx.pdf

1、Vaccine hesitancyand misinformation/disinformation effect on vaccination rates12:45Prof Michael KiddChief Medical Officer,Department of Health&Aged CareVaccine hesitancy and misinformationThe effect on Australias vaccination ratesProfessor Michael Kidd AOChief Medical OfficerDepartment of Health,Dis

2、ability and AgeingSince the introduction of vaccination for children in Australia in 1932,deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases have fallen by 99%.The Australian Government through the National Immunisation Program invests more than$1 billion to supply 31 free vaccines for 18 vaccine-preventable

3、diseases to protect eligible people from birth to older age.Immunisation in AustraliaPre-market assessment In Australia,the Therapeutic Goods Administration(TGA)rigorously assesses all vaccines to ensure they meet our high standards for safety,quality and efficacy before they are approved for use.TG

4、A also conduct a batch release assessment process for every batch of vaccine supplied in Australia.Post-market assessment and enforcement of standardsEven after vaccines are supplied on the market,their safety continues to be monitored.This includes passive surveillance by the TGA and active surveil

5、lance through AusVaxSafety,administered by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.Licensing of Australian manufacturers and compliance of overseas manufacturersThe TGA also regulates vaccines through licensing of Australian manufacturers and ensuring that overseas vaccine man

6、ufacturers are compliant with the same standards as their Australian counterparts.Vaccine safety and monitoringOngoing decline in vaccination ratesSince 2020,Australias vaccination rates have steadily declined and are currently below the 95%coverage target across most cohorts and for most vaccines.T