Immunisation part of being school ready say GPs
Tasmania’s GPs are urging parents and carers of children to ensure that their children are fully immunised as they get ready to start school for this year.
There are different vaccinations for different ages of children and unfortunately immunisations are sometimes forgotten during this busy time. When children start school they often mix with a much larger group of people, making them more at risk of coming into contact with infectious diseases.
“For our four-year-olds starting school for the first time there are a number of vaccinations required to ensure that they are covered against infectious diseases.
General Practice Tasmania Immunisation spokesperson, Dr Leanne Jones, said the start of schooling for children was also an opportune time for parents to book them for a Healthy Kids Check which has been introduced for four-year-olds.
The Healthy Kids Check was established in 2008 by the Australian Government to promote the early detection of lifestyle risk factors in children as well as to identify any potential developmental issues or illnesses and to provide information for parents on healthy lifestyles.
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