Conscientious objector loophole for unvaccinated kids closed for childcare

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Updated January 3 2018 - 8:45am, first published January 2 2018 - 4:30pm
Herd immunity: Boombalee Kidz supervisor Sarah Larkin welcomed a number of new enrolments this week - as strict new rules around vaccination requirements for childcare centres came into effect across NSW. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Herd immunity: Boombalee Kidz supervisor Sarah Larkin welcomed a number of new enrolments this week - as strict new rules around vaccination requirements for childcare centres came into effect across NSW. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Wollongong childcare centre manager Kathy Patrick has welcomed a new law designed to protect her young charges from preventable – and potentially deadly – disease.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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