Religious exemption loophole to 'no jab, no pay' policy closed

Christian Scientists will no longer be able to claim a religious exemption to avoid vaccinating their children.

Social Services Minister Scott Morrison had talks with the Church of Christ, Scientist and has removed the group's approved exemption that has been in place since 1998.

The religion is no longer advising members to avoid vaccinating their children.

The only remaining vaccination exemption will be on medical grounds.

Last week the federal government announced that from 2016 anyone who doesn't vaccinate their kids because of "conscientious objections" will no longer be eligible for childcare and welfare benefits.

Health Minister Sussan Ley also has announced that the $6 bonus for doctors prompting parents to catch up on children's immunisations will be doubled to $12 in the May budget.

It's designed to encourage GPs to contact families to come in for their jabs.

A national immunisation register is reportedly also being proposed to keep track of vaccines given through school-based programs.