Childhood immunisation benefit
Childhood immunisation benefit is designed to ensure that we support families in keeping their
children healthy.
Do I have to use a contracted service
provider?
No. You can use any service provider, however consultation
or administration will be covered at the Bonitas Rate.
Please note: The vaccination can only be given by a
registered healthcare professional or pharmacy with a valid
licence to dispense medication.
Will the benefit be paid out of my available
day-to-day/savings?
This is an additional benefit which falls under
the preventative care benefit. The cost of the
vaccine will be covered at the Bonitas Rate from
risk. However consultation or administration with
a healthcare professional, will be paid from your
available day-to-day/savings at the Bonitas Rate.
Is the benefit available for all members?
What does the benefit offer?
The vaccinations covered are per the Expanded
Programme on Immunisation in South Africa for
children up to the age of 12 years. This includes
the following:
• Polio vaccine
• Diptheria, whooping cough and tetanus
vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine
• Measles vaccine
• Tetanus and reduced strength diptheria
vaccine
• Vaccine against haemophilus influenza
• Vaccine against diptheria and tetanus only
The benefit is available to all our members on BonComprehensive, BonClassic, BonComplete, BonSave,
BonFit, Standard, Standard Select, Primary and Primary Select.
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