IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Jul 5th 2005, 9:16 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by wholeworldwindow
I have been here for 3 months now. When I arrived I took my childrens immunisation record to the doctor for a history assesment - as the immunisation records office in Oz need to have a note of your childrens immunisations from birth. I got a letter from Centrelink yesterday to say they have stopped my sons child care benifit as he has not had the Hepatitis B injection. This is not on the UK medical schedule but apparently is manditory in OZ! So I have an appointment tomorrow for the 1st of 3 injections for him, or they will not reinstate child care benifit. I was surprised that i did not know about this, especially after 3 months being here. I did ask UK doctor before we left too, they said that UK's immunisations were equivilent...but they are not. So be aware that any children under 7 years old will need Hepatitis B injections!
I suspect that what has been done here is illegal - please do not rush into giving a vaccine that has documented adverse reactions without checking this out thoroughly. Get in touch with http://www.avn.org.au/ and they should be able to advise you on a course of action.
Just thought I'd add that I don't knit my own yoghurt!!!
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Jul 5th 2005, 9:24 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
This doesn't sound right to me. Don't be bullied into giving your child these injections without contacting the Australian Vaccination Network (AVN) - www.avn.org.au. You can get a Conscientious Objection Form from them to give to the Child Benefit people. They were offering 'bonuses' to parents who had their children fully vaccinated by a certain age, but as a new migrant you may not be entitled to this anyway. Immunisation doesn't necessarily mean vaccination - you can immunise your child homoeopathically.
Contact the AVN first. They will put your mind at ease with the correct information and send you the necessary form.
Contact the AVN first. They will put your mind at ease with the correct information and send you the necessary form.
Jul 5th 2005, 9:46 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by KatieStar
Your poor daughter I didn't like getting mine when I was 15 
It sounds like there will be a lot of children with sore arms before getting on the plane to Oz
Katie
It sounds like there will be a lot of children with sore arms before getting on the plane to OzKatie
My 5 year old, Daisy, is going to be really pis*ed off at this rate!!!
Jul 5th 2005, 10:17 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by Rooksie
My 5 year old, Daisy, is going to be really pis*ed off at this rate!!!
i know, i'm getting a bit worried too for our 3 year old, she'll not be happy.
could do with a deffo answer on this. i'm frantically scribbling down 'heb b' and 'tb' vaccinations for her........ :scared:
anybody else out there know anything?
michelle
Jul 5th 2005, 10:26 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by bun
i know, i'm getting a bit worried too for our 3 year old, she'll not be happy.
could do with a deffo answer on this. i'm frantically scribbling down 'heb b' and 'tb' vaccinations for her........ :scared:
anybody else out there know anything?
michelle
could do with a deffo answer on this. i'm frantically scribbling down 'heb b' and 'tb' vaccinations for her........ :scared:
anybody else out there know anything?
michelle
Check out www.avn.org.au - it's an enlightening experience.
BTW, the President of the AVN has confirmed that they cannot *legally* stop any benefits purely because a child is not vaccinated. It may be necessary to sign a *conscientious objection* form but benefits cannot be withdrawn for this reason.
Last edited by Bella Donna; Jul 5th 2005 at 10:28 am. Reason: Accuracy
Jul 5th 2005, 10:28 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
If it's not one thing to worry/think about it's another!
We go in a few weeks so it'll have to wait until we get to Oz for our daughter.
Jenny
We go in a few weeks so it'll have to wait until we get to Oz for our daughter.
Jenny
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Jul 5th 2005, 11:30 am
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by Zan
How much are the jabs in Oz??
Zan
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Jul 5th 2005, 12:02 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
If you go to a non-bulk biller, you only get a partial refund, and in some areas its not that easy to find someone who will bulk bill. When I first looked for a doctor here we rang over 20, and the first appointment at a bulk-biller was 2 weeks ahead. Non bulk billing I got in straight away. We usually pay about $60, and get between $25-30 back.
Jul 5th 2005, 12:54 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by Pollyana
If you go to a non-bulk biller, you only get a partial refund, and in some areas its not that easy to find someone who will bulk bill. When I first looked for a doctor here we rang over 20, and the first appointment at a bulk-biller was 2 weeks ahead. Non bulk billing I got in straight away. We usually pay about $60, and get between $25-30 back.
Jul 5th 2005, 4:17 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
What the ...........?? 
The Hepatitis B injection isnt part of the scheduled routine immunisation schedule as far as I know? Maybe they have recently changed it?
The Hepatitis B injection isnt part of the scheduled routine immunisation schedule as far as I know? Maybe they have recently changed it? How much does it cost in Aus for the kids to have this Vax? just trying to weigh up if it was cheaper to have it done in Aus or pay up to have it done in UK..?
Claire
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Jul 5th 2005, 4:20 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
Hi Mrs DB - i looked in Jonah's red book & Hep B isn't listed as a standard in the UK so I rand the Health Visitor & she confirmed that it is classed as a "holiday vax" so we have to pay for it & book it seperately........even though Jo is 2 we have to pay full price for it because of this....
How much does it cost in Aus for the kids to have this Vax? just trying to weigh up if it was cheaper to have it done in Aus or pay up to have it done in UK..?
Claire
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How much does it cost in Aus for the kids to have this Vax? just trying to weigh up if it was cheaper to have it done in Aus or pay up to have it done in UK..?
Claire
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i'd be interested in the same answer, thanks claire
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Jul 5th 2005, 4:27 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Hi,
This may be of interest to you all.
Just completed the medical request form 26, and at the end it states
"Australia has no compulsory immunisation requirements but parents are strongly encouraged to have their children immunised against TB, pertussis, diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, mumps, measles and rubella."
No where does it mention Hep B
Tinkaxx
This may be of interest to you all.
Just completed the medical request form 26, and at the end it states
"Australia has no compulsory immunisation requirements but parents are strongly encouraged to have their children immunised against TB, pertussis, diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, mumps, measles and rubella."
No where does it mention Hep B
Tinkaxx
Jul 5th 2005, 4:41 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by tinkerbell
Hi,
This may be of interest to you all.
Just completed the medical request form 26, and at the end it states
"Australia has no compulsory immunisation requirements but parents are strongly encouraged to have their children immunised against TB, pertussis, diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, mumps, measles and rubella."
No where does it mention Hep B
Tinkaxx
This may be of interest to you all.
Just completed the medical request form 26, and at the end it states
"Australia has no compulsory immunisation requirements but parents are strongly encouraged to have their children immunised against TB, pertussis, diptheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, mumps, measles and rubella."
No where does it mention Hep B
Tinkaxx
I really don't want to have to put her through another course of vacs so I'd prefer not to have to give her the HepB jabs if it can be avoided.
Thanks for everyones input on this subject, I think I'll contact our docs tomorrow (there's a guy from NZ who works there) and see if he can shed any light on the matter.
Marie
Jul 5th 2005, 4:46 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
Hi Mrs DB - i looked in Jonah's red book & Hep B isn't listed as a standard in the UK so I rand the Health Visitor & she confirmed that it is classed as a "holiday vax" so we have to pay for it & book it seperately........even though Jo is 2 we have to pay full price for it because of this....
How much does it cost in Aus for the kids to have this Vax? just trying to weigh up if it was cheaper to have it done in Aus or pay up to have it done in UK..?
Claire
x
How much does it cost in Aus for the kids to have this Vax? just trying to weigh up if it was cheaper to have it done in Aus or pay up to have it done in UK..?
Claire
x
Jul 5th 2005, 9:10 pm
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Re: IMPORTANT - Children under 7 imunisations for OZ
Originally Posted by wholeworldwindow
I have been here for 3 months now. When I arrived I took my childrens immunisation record to the doctor for a history assesment - as the immunisation records office in Oz need to have a note of your childrens immunisations from birth. I got a letter from Centrelink yesterday to say they have stopped my sons child care benifit as he has not had the Hepatitis B injection. This is not on the UK medical schedule but apparently is manditory in OZ! So I have an appointment tomorrow for the 1st of 3 injections for him, or they will not reinstate child care benifit. I was surprised that i did not know about this, especially after 3 months being here. I did ask UK doctor before we left too, they said that UK's immunisations were equivilent...but they are not. So be aware that any children under 7 years old will need Hepatitis B injections!
Stu