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The number of fully immunized Australian children has reached a record high, with nearly 95% vaccinated against deadly diseases.
New data for the March quarter showed that immunization rates for all five-year-olds were 94.78%, up from 94.67% in the December quarter.
The coverage rate for five-year-old Aboriginal children was 96.66%, exceeding the national figure.
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said Sunday that vaccination saved and protected lives, and that it was important to continue to promote the benefits of vaccines.
"The latest figures show that the vast majority of parents hear the message about the benefits of immunization and I am delighted that our public health campaigns and vaccination programs protect all Australians," he said.
Australia has one of the best vaccination rates in the world. The latest figures were well above the global vaccination coverage of 85%.
Immunization rates also continued to increase for children aged one, two and five, and Victoria and Tasmania recorded rates above the national rate.
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