Immunisation service hours extended (1 April)

Published on 01 April 2020

Immunisation session hours have been extended in order to ensure children can continue to be protected from infectious disease.

Director Assets and Operations, Shane Walden said keeping up with immunisations was always important, but was now vital due to the current coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

“We understand some people may not want to take their children to a clinic at this time, but following through with timely childhood immunisation is important. As a result, our immunisation service is adapting to ensure this can still happen,” Mr Walden said.

As well as extending session times, additional precautions have been put in place to ensure the safety of residents, immunisation nurses and staff.

All sessions will be set up to ensure appropriate social distancing, and participants will be required to undertake a brief screening questionnaire and temperature check to ensure they do not present a risk to others.

Only one parent or caregiver should attend a session with any child requiring immunisation. Children, parents and their caregivers who feel unwell or have a temperature should not attend these sessions.

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