tinaj

My son will miss his BCG jab at school this year as we leave before it is due. Does anyone know what age kids out there have it? Is it free or do you pay for immunisations?

I am thinking of asking if my Doctor if he can do it before we go, to avoid any risks.

WBB

funny you should bring this up, we were talking about this today.

would also like to hear the answer.

Teresa

this site should help


http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/


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vicky o

Personally speaking, I should definately get it done before you go. TB is on the increase in 1st world countries due to immigrants not being immunised. I doubt it is a big a problem in Oz than here, but err on the side of caution. Besides, if he's lucky like me, then his heaf test will show he's naturally immune.

WBB

thanks for that, will have a good dig through.

DianeOZ

You do have to pay but can claim back through medicare I assume. I am taking my youngest to the free clinic which you will find in most areas. Not that I'm tight or anything but it's gonna cost me $$$$ in pressies afterwards to stop the wails!!

DianeOZ

On the topic of immunisations, they have just started the programme here for meningitis so at least our kids will already have had it done!!

Loopy

My twelve year daughter has just "got her needles" which included hep B which was a surprise

Loopy

artep

My son is in year 9 and would have just had the BCG, but after the pre- BCG daisy needle thing in his arm we were told he didn't need it as he has immunity. He was one happy bunny at not having to have the jab!!

Petra