Immunisation history 'should be checked'

Parents are urged to check their child's immunisation history online ahead of the
new school year, says Minister for Human Services Chris Bowen.
Medicare Australia Online Services allows parents to download their child's
immunisation history from the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register.
"It's important to get your child's immunisation history statement now, as many
primary schools and some preschools require proof of immunisation prior to
enrolment," Mr Bowen said in a statement on Sunday.
Parents also need to ensure their child is up to date with immunisation for the
Child Care Benefit and the Maternity Immunisation Allowance family assistance
payments.
More than 380,000 immunisation statements have been viewed by parents using Medicare
Australia Online Services.