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Learners will not be administered the immunisation scheduled at 5 years during December 2007 and January 2008.
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From 1 February 2008 all 6 year olds will receive the Tetanus and Diluted Diphtheria (Td) vaccine. This vaccination process will include those learners who did not receive it at 5 years.
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A second dose of Td will be administered at 12 years.
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The national Health Department will be informing the national Department of Education about this change in the Vaccination Schedule.
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Please ensure that this notice is brought to the attention of all persons concerned and that it is continuously accessible to them.
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SIGNED: M.J. THERON
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:11:26
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