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DoH - Immunation: Extension of Free Pertussis program to 30 June 2012

Please be advised that the free pertussis vaccine for new parents, Boostrix, will be extended for another 12 months to the 30 June 2012.

Partners may have the Boostrix vaccine at any time during pregnancy and the mother can be vaccinated shortly after delivery.

An updated poster and fact sheet with the new dates will be posted to all immunisation providers to display.