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IMMUNISATION PROGRAMS

144 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (27 July 2010). What education programs currently exist to ensure that new mothers vaccinate newborn and young children through the Government's immunisation programs?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts): I am advised:

SA Health has a range of programs and education for new parents on vaccination.

Prior to the birth of their children, pregnant women who attend antenatal classes are introduced to the vaccines available through the National Immunisation Program.

After the birth of their children, all new mothers receive a copy of the 'Blue Book', which contains information about all the vaccines available under the National Immunisation Program.

An information tool for parents has been developed by SA Health, entitled Immunisation: What You Need to Know Before You Consent. This resource is available for parents to read at every clinic that provides immunisation.

SA Health's Immunisation Section staff are regularly invited to talk to parents at Information Sessions delivered at Child Care Centres.

South Australia has high immunisation coverage, with 92 per cent of children fully immunised by the time they are two years old.

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