An effort to strengthen the vaccinator taskforce

Pharmacists will now be able to train to become authorised vaccinators in children aged six weeks and above.

The decision comes as part of a series of actions to reach 95 percent immunisation coverage.

National Public Health Service director Dr Nick Chamberlain says they're hoping to address regions where accessibility is to vaccinators are a barrier.

He says they're still working with communities to build trust - which is important because we're currently at high risk of a measles or pertussis outbreak.