From 1 November 2018, Victorian parents or carers of children who attend early childhood services are required to provide them with periodic Immunisation History Statements to prove that their child’s immunisations are up to date. The Immunisation History Statements must evidence appropriate immunisation of the child and be submitted within 2 months after the child reaches a prescribed age or at intervals not exceeding seven months.
This new measure works in addition to the existing ‘No Jab, No Play’ requirements under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) (Act). It aims to contribute towards improving childhood immunisation rates in Victoria, which have recently reached the target of 95%. It also intends to protect the community from diseases that can be prevented through immunisation.
Read the Act here.