Understanding local epidemiology is an important component of informed consent. Research indicates many parents are not aware of vaccine preventable diseases that are occurring in their communities. All vaccine preventable diseases are now notifiable in NZ. Updates on local incidence of disease are available from the local Medical Officer of Health and in the monthly surveillance reports published by the Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) (www.esr.cri.nz). The following information is available in this section: |
