Unvaccinated children can be barred in Qld

New Queensland laws will allow providers childcare centres and kindergartens to refuse access to unvaccinated children.

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Published 29 October 2015 7:58pm

Updated 30 October 2015 6:04am

Source: AAP

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Queensland childcare centres will be protected from legal action if they reject unvaccinated children under new state laws.

Health Minister Cameron Dick says the laws, which passed parliament with the opposition's support on Thursday night, will help protect the community from diseases.

"Achieving herd immunity will protect the most vulnerable in our community," Health Minister Cameron Dick said.

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