Re: TB in Palmerston North
Going back to TB (not that your tales of meeting someone from the past is not fascinating), I am wondering whether anyone knows if kids are given TB vaccinations here?
In the UK, my eldest was given his at 13 years at school. Now my daughter is 13 it seems that TB vaccinations are not routinely given at school here. The general feeling (rightfully or wrongly) is that the population is so spread out that diseases are not as infectious to as many people as in other countries.
The cost may also be something that has to be thought of. I have had a reminder for a tetnus booster and breast cancer examination, but the letters indicate it may be 'cost-effective' for me to have these done on my next visit to the doctors. Presumably, if I have no reason to go there, the booster and examinations will not take place.
Think I will ring the GP surgery and ask if there is a 'consultation' fee (and any other charges) for kids to have their TB, or any other vaccination.
:-?
Glenda
In NZ since June 2005
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness - Chinese proverb
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