As young as 15

Children of anti-vax parents in Queensland are reportedly getting themselves immunised in secret to protect themselves against potentially deadly diseases.

The movement has seen an increasing number of teens aged 15 taking advantage of the state's law that allows medical treatment including immunisation without parental consent. Unlike other states, Queensland residents over the age of 15 are allowed to immunise themselves.

A report by the Courier Mail found that in parts of Queensland the vaccination rate is as low as 88.93 per cent, which is not meeting the Australian Medical Association's national target of 95 per cent.

Doctors have dubbed these teenagers 'Generation V.'

Teenagers as young as 15 are immunised in secret (iStock)

Discussing the controversial matter on Today, commentator Robin Bailey expressed a conflicting argument to the discussion, stating immunisation should not be readily available to such a young age bracket without parental permission.

"I really find it difficult that kids can make those decisions away from their parents," she explained.

"[They] can't vote, can't drink but can get vaccinations and use pharmaceutical drugs."

Bailey concluded the best resolution is for children to discuss the matter with their parents.

Teens who reject their parents' anti-vaxxer attitudes have also been logging on to Reddit for advice.

Too young? The movement has sparked a debate (iStock)

Last month, a woman shared her first and only immunisation record after her parents denied her childhood vaccinations.

"My parents denied me vaccinations as a child. Today, I was finally able to take my health into my own hands!" she wrote.

The viral posting has 174,000 upvotes and more than 5,600 comments, praising the woman's decision.

"Thank you for doing this!" wrote one poster.

"I have autoimmune disorders that make my vaccinations pretty much useless, and herd immunity allows me to survive without fearing these preventable diseases."