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the 18 month injection is, as far as i know, not compulsory on a federal level for MIA purposes as it didn't exist when the MIA was introduced. with regards to CCB/CCR, i believe it will be a requirement though as the childhood immunisation register will notify that you're not up to date
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Hi,
Isabella is eight months and will be having her 6mth immunisation next week as she had her 4mth needles at 6mths as she was unwell and doc said to wait at least two months if all that makes sense. So timing doesn't really matter.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dianne
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Rotovirus cannot be given over 6 months as it has only passed testing requirements for up to 6 months. So there is no way that can be given now. With the others it really makes no difference. CP can be given at any time so there is no need to stress about that.
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Eeeek I had better get Riley done then cause we need the rebate. I hadn't had the 18 month needles cause I decided he didn't really need them but I may have to change my mind.
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mrsmac, bg is spot on. J had his late as he'd been ill and we got the immunisation allowance but I had to get a letter from the GP or we'd have lost the CCB. You get a letter 30 days before they stop it though, so you could wait until you get that.
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Kim - we were late too, only had them done yesterday and didn't have any problems. I didn't know about the rotovirus one, but I just checked his blue book and they didn't give it to him. He had it at 2 months and 4 months. Not sure if it's on the schedule for 6 months??
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Not sure Willow...i assumed it was as the Dr always said it was 3 doses (so i guessed 2,4 and 6 months).
I am thinking of sayin no to CP and getting the dr to write a letter or something.
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I don't know for sure as that went onto the schedule after T, but I think rotovirus is just 2 & 4 months. But I think it only lasts for 12 months or so anyway, so I wouldn't say missing the last one at this stage would be a big deal anyway.
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Bugger, looks like I've got some investigating to do then...I can't believe she didn't say anything to me about it if it IS on the schedule but they didn't give it to him...grrrr...
**ETA, thanks MR, will double check but not going to stress about it...
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The vaccination course of RotaTeq? consists of three doses and is recommended to be given at the same time as other vaccines included on the National Immunisation Program at two, four and six months of age.
The first dose of RotaTeq? should be given no later than 12 weeks of age and the third dose should be given by 32 weeks of age.
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