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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)

Last reviewed: 20 March 2024

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