Immunisations

The most effective method of preventing certain infections is immunisation.  Immunisation protects the person who has been immunised, children who are too young to be vaccinated, and other people who have been vaccinated but did not respond to the vaccine.  Most importantly, having your child immunised helps protect them against the most serious childhood infections, some of which may be life-threatening.

Routine childhood immunisations protect your child against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, pneumococcal disease, meningococcal C disease, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), rotavirus, chickenpox, measles, mumps and rubella (German measles).  A copy of the Recommended Australian Immunisation Schedule is on display on the ‘Children’s Health Board’ and brochures available in the Parent Information Area.

A copy of your child’s immunisation record must be provided upon enrolment, and it is parent’s responsibility to up-date administration whenever your child has further immunisations.  Immunisations must be kept up to date while your child is at the Centre and are available through our visiting doctor service.

Sources:

-       ‘Staying Healthy - 5^th Edition NHMRC 

-        www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

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