Fwd: [AVN] Re: Immunisation history 'should be checked'

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This is a bold-faced lie! And by a government minister no less. I am contacting the Ombudsman's office this morning as well as ninemsn to demand a retraction and correction. Does anyone have a link to this page they can send me?Thanks so much,MerylPS _ this is obviously linked to the legislation that parliament is going to be debating next month. We are desperately (DESPERATELY) in need to funds to get to Canberra and lobby. If you have not yet joined and / or donated, please do so now. The link is here for donations - http://www.avn.org.au/catalog/index.php?cPath=34 and here to join / subscribe - http://avn.org.au/catalog/index.php?infoBox=0 & cPath=32. Our magazine and newsletter and now digital so even if you live outside of Australia, you can join and subscribe - there are no shipping costs and we really need your help.

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On 19/01/2010, at 12:21 AM, A d e l e wrote:

Does this mean that is now compulsory to have the vaccinations?

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> This was on NineMSN news. Anyone would think it was law, if they didn't know better.

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> Parents are urged to check their child's immunisation history online ahead of the new school year, says Minister for Human Services Bowen.

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> Medicare Australia Online Services allows parents to download their child's immunisation history from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register.

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> "It's important to get your child's immunisation history statement now, as many primary schools and some preschools require proof of immunisation prior to enrolment," Mr Bowen said in a statement on Sunday.

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> Parents also need to ensure their child is up to date with immunisation for the Child Care Benefit and the Maternity Immunisation Allowance family assistance payments.

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> More than 380,000 immunisation statements have been viewed by parents using Medicare Australia Online

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