13Unacceptable risk of harm to child or another person

13 Unacceptable risk of harm to child or another person

The requirements of this section are met if:

(a) a listed medical practitioner has certified in writing, in a form and manner, if any, required by the Secretary, that, for the reasons set out in the certificate, immunisation of the child would result in an unacceptable risk of physical harm to the child or a person administering a vaccination to the child; and

(b) the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer has certified in writing that he or she agrees with the listed medical practitioner.

Note: Example A child with a disruptive behavioural disorder or developmental disorder who reacts with aggression or defiant behaviour when faced with a medical procedure.

Note Subsection 6(3) of the Act provides that a child meets the immunisation requirements if immunisation of the child would be medically contraindicated, the child has developed natural immunity, or the child is participating in a vaccine study.