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2.1.3.20 CCS immunisation requirements

Summary

A child meets the immunisation requirements (1.1.I.10) for CCS if they:

  • are immunised according to the standard vaccination schedule
  • are on an eligible catch-up vaccination schedule, according to the current Australian Immunisation Handbook, or
  • have an approved exemption from the requirements (2.6.2.30).

For CCS, the child's immunisation status is held by the Australian Immunisation Register.

Policy reference: FA Guide 2.1.3.30 Vaccination schedules (FTB, CCS)

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