Dr Cate Mills

Dr. Cate Mills is a general practitioner at Rotorua’s Three Lakes Clinic, known for her commitment to public health and her focus on childhood immunizations. Recently, she has been vocal about the alarming rise in whooping cough cases in the Bay of Plenty region, linking the increase to low immunization rates. Dr. Mills has observed a significant number of respiratory infections among children this season and emphasizes the importance of vaccination to prevent severe illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as infants.