Hi Sandra, VISA (Vaccination Information South Australia), have asked if they can reprint your email dated 11/03/03 on Hep B in their newsletter, i had passed it on to them. I also asked your Questions re payments etc, reply follows.
To answer your questions - as HepB is part of the schedule refusal of just that component would mean that requirements aren't met and you would have to go through the C.O. Form process to claim Maternity Immunisation Allowance and you also need proof of immunisation according to the schedule for child care benefit. As for doctor bonuses I'm not sure - at birth it is through the hospital and when the subsequent doses are given by the doc HepB is attached to Hib or DPT anyway. Omitting the HepB and having the others will mean that vaccines are being given anyway so docs would get payment bonuses. I'll check with Dr Baratosy. There is a study from the US reporting the same experience in the hospitals there and I know that since the re-introduction of HepB there they are very reluctant to give it. they can be contacted on email, Kathy Scarborough [EMAIL PROTECTED], excellent support and information provided. cheers Megan -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
