Avatar Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Hi,We arrived in Australia about a month ago. I took my two children to a doctor to convert their South African immunisation schedule to Australian requirements. I am going back this week to get the catch up vaccines. The ones they need seem to be the meningitis vaccine, and an additional whooping cough combination for my oldest.A few questions:- Where is the best place to get vaccines done? Is a GP usually used, or are there such things as local clinics?- What do vaccines cost if you have medicare?- I read a few topics on the forum, and it seems kids are often given vaccines at school: if so, do you need to even get the catch ups done? How often do nurses visit schools?- I also read something about getting a $245 payment because the vaccines are up to date - is this true and how is this claimed?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 - Where is the best place to get vaccines done? Is a GP usually used, or are there such things as local clinics?There are both. Pick whichever is convenient. - What do vaccines cost if you have medicare?Nothing - all free- I read a few topics on the forum, and it seems kids are often given vaccines at school: if so, do you need to even get the catch ups done? How often do nurses visit schools?Pass- I also read something about getting a $245 payment because the vaccines are up to date - is this true and how is this claimed?The bonus you get is for getting all the vaccines in the first two years. Its called the immunization bonus.See http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/inte...rnity_allow.htm for details. Looking at that link, the rules seemed to have changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Thanks Jordy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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