How Byron Bay Became The Anti-Vax Capital Of Australia

Vaccination is a topic that can split opinions. And there's one region of Australia where the topic is hotly debated - the Northern Rivers. In Mullumbimby, only 52% of kids are fully immunised compared to 92% nationally. Today we're going to find out how the Northern Rivers region became the epicentre of the anti-vax movement. CREDITS Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Thanks to our special guests Tim Elliott from The Sydney Morning Herald, and Dr Clare Collins. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day? Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email [email protected] or call the podphone 02 8999 9386. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.