South Africa - Apply for Child Immunisation

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Child Immunisation in person, the applicant has to visit the nearest clinic or health facility in his/her province.
2. The contact and address details of the South African Department of Health can be found in the following link: Link
3. Contact the Department of health and enquire for a nearest health facility or a clinic in your province.
4. Visit the clinic and obtain the application form to apply for Child Immunisation, from the concerned staff or counter.
5. Make sure you have attached all the documents listed in the ”Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then, complete the application form and submit it along with all required documents to the concerned staff or nurse (as directed).
7. After that, your application will be processed and you will be informed about the schedule of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation for your child.

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Required Documents

• Identity document
• Previous Medical reports (if required)
• Child's Road to Health Chart/Booklet
• Previous Medical prescriptions (if any)
• Clinic or hospital card (if any)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Health South Africa Head Office
Physical Adsress:Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd,
Pretoria Townlands 351-JR,
PRETORIA, 0187
South Africa
Postal Adsress:Private Bag X828,
PRETORIA,
0001
South Africa
Tel: 012 395 8000
Email: [email protected]
Website link

Eligibility

• Any child that is born in the Republic of South Africa is obliged to apply for and get vaccinated periodically by the State Health Department or clinic.
• A child is eligible for Child Immunisation from his/her birth till before 12 years of age is attained.

Fees

All the vaccines in the routine schedule are free of charge at all primary health care facilities and centres.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

• Although side effects following immunisations do occur, they are usually mild and clear up quickly. Contact your clinic for advice if you are concerned.

• Immunisation is available at all primary healthcare clinics and centres as well as secondary and tertiary level healthcare facilities.

Required Information

• Particulars of the child
• Particulars of the applicant
• Identity document number
• Contact details
• Address information

Need for the Document

Immunisation stimulates the immune system to provide protection against specific infections and helps to strengthen your child’s immune system to fight diseases like polio, measles, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tuberculosis (TB) and meningitis.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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