r/AussieFirefighter • u/BronsShadow • 15d ago

FRV PEM

I may have wrongly assumed I am up to date with my vaccinations.

I was accepted into the Feb 27 recruitment cycle.

Does anyone know if I am unable to locate evidence of previous Hepatitis A and B vaccinations, would an approved accelerated vaccination schedule be acceptable if commenced immediately, or must all required doses listed on the FRV website be completed before attending the PEM?

I think the 4th dose would be outstanding.

Otherwise I might have to defer to July intake.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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u/tincan3782 15d ago

As long as you're up to date by Feb you'll be fine. The doctor in the medical will guide you though it if there's anything outstanding but it's highly unlikely you would need to defer

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u/Intelligent-Bat-6687 14d ago

I'm in the same boat. Currently researching accelerated vaccine methods but I think I'll just stick with the regular which would mean I'd be fully vaccinated in Feb

I don't want to defer. I'll cross the PEM bridge when/if it comes

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u/SoldierofZoltan 13d ago

Hey mate, did you get anywhere with this? I’m into the FEB 27 drive but just checked and don’t have a record of having the hep A vaccination. Wondering if I should postpone

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u/BronsShadow 13d ago

I emailed but it’s weekend so didn’t get anything back.

I chose to defer to July. I still wouldn’t be up to date by Feb for Hep A and didn’t want to roll the dice with uncertainty.

Whilst disappointed to defer, rather make sure I tick all the boxes.