Refugee Health Screening — RACP Paediatrics MCQ
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Correct answer: A — FBC, iron studies, vitamin D, hepatitis B/C serology, HIV, parasitology (stool OCP x3), Mantoux/IGRA, and catch-up vaccination assessment
Australian refugee child health screening includes: FBC, iron studies, vitamin D, LFTs, hepatitis B surface antigen and immunity, hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis, malaria (if from endemic area), stool microscopy and culture, Mantoux/IGRA, vaccination catch-up, dental, vision, hearing, developmental assessment, and mental health screening.
Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Refugee Child Health