Meds for babies

[SAINTHURLOCK]

Just been advised by our agent that me and oh only need chest xrays (457 visa) but our little man needs the full monty, he is only 15months old ,any one had any experience with this,what does it entail?

[calNgary]

Hiya Jodi had hers when she was 2 ,the Dr didnt do much really only looked at red book and listened to her chest ,she didnt need an x-ray or blood tests ,nothing to worry about really ,hope this helps a bit

Cal x

[buckbuchanan]

Strange... We have just had our meds done and our 18 month old really only needed a quick once over. Definately no x-rays or blood tests.

[SAINTHURLOCK]

Originally Posted by buckbuchanan

Strange... We have just had our meds done and our 18 month old really only needed a quick once over. Definately no x-rays or blood tests.

thanks you 2 ,hopefully the Dr will do just that and give him the quick once over,dont like the idea of him being pin coushined and XRAYED.
Am surprised me and oh only need chest xrays,thought it would be the full monty for us??strange

[buckbuchanan]

Yes, you and your other half will need chest xrays and blood tests. There are also some other caveats... if you (or your OH) intend to work in a medical profession you need extra blood tests. If you have tatoos you need extra blood tests. I think it is down to your circumstances as to what you need, but certainly xrays and basic blood tests are required.

[Gollywobbler]

Originally Posted by SAINTHURLOCK

thanks you 2 ,hopefully the Dr will do just that and give him the quick once over,dont like the idea of him being pin coushined and XRAYED.
Am surprised me and oh only need chest xrays,thought it would be the full monty for us??strange

Hi Sainthurlock

Please see this link:

http://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/health.html

Read the two Info forms for the health stuff, I would suggest. The one for permanent entry to Oz sets out the requirements for yuong children. The Temporary entry one confirms that most Britons would probably only have to have chest-rays for a 457 visa unless your health if of "special significance" for some reason (eg with a teacher or a medic/nurse etc.)

However you would need the Full Monty meds if you decide to switch to a PR visa and what any children would need for that depends on their ages.

Cheers

Gill

Cheers

Gill