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FAQ

If my baby/infant is ill, should I postpone their vaccination?

Page last updated 01 July 2022

It is best to contact your GP or healthcare provider if your baby or infant is ill. They will determine whether it is appropriate for your child to be vaccinated. If your child has a fever of 38.5 degrees celsius or above, it is usually recommended to wait until their fever has cleared before getting vaccinated. 

Sources & Citations

9. City of Monash. Immunisation – Frequently Asked Questions. Available at: https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Services/Children-Family/Immunisation/Childhood-Immunisations-and-Council-Sessions/Immunisation-Frequently-Asked-Questions (accessed June 2022).

MAT-AU-2201303 - Date of preparation June 2022

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