Immunisations can protect you and your family against a wide range of infections. Information about
immunisations is provided on the Parenting and Child Health website.
To help you work out what vaccinations are due for your child, up to their seventh birthday, use the
immunisation calculator provided by SA Health. To use the calculator you'll need your child's records ready to enter the dates that immunisations were given.
Immunisation and family payments
Your child has to be up-to-date with immunisations, or have an exemption, so that your family can receive payments such as:
More information about immunisations and family payments is provided on the Parenting and Child Health website.
Severe reactions
If your child has severe reactions to immunisation, the reactions last for more than a couple of days, or if you're worried about anything:
- see your doctor
- phone the Child and Youth Health Parent Helpline on 1300 364 100.
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