We offer both free and paid immunisation services via our regular community
immunisation sessions. Immunisations are given by registered nurses who have extensive training in administering immunisations.
Funded immunisations
The following immunisations are funded for people who have or are eligible for a Medicare card as part of the National Immunisation Program.
Infants and children
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6 to 8 weeks: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B, pneumococcal (not at 6 months), rotavirus (not at 6 months)
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4 months: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B, pneumococcal (not at 6 months), rotavirus (not at 6 months)
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6 months: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza B, hepatitis B
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12 months: measles, mumps, rubella, meningococcal ACWY, pneumococcal
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18 months: varicella (chickenpox), measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), haemophilus influenza B
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4 years: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio
School-age children
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Year 7 – Secondary school program: human papillomavirus (HPV), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
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Year 10 – Secondary school program: meningococcal ACWY
Adults
- Eligible people under 20 years: free routine and catch-up vaccines under the
National Immunisation Program
- Eligible people aged 20 to under 26 years: free HPV vaccination for anyone who missed their school vaccination.
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Pregnant women: free Whooping cough vaccine from 20 weeks and influenza immunisation
- Men who have sex with men: Mpox immunisation
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Adults born during or after 1966: measles-mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. (Adults born during or after 1966 do not require evidence of previous doses or immunity)
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Refugees, humanitarian entrants and vulnerable people: free routine and catch-up vaccines under the
National Immunisation Program
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Adults
at risk of hepatitis B as per the Victorian Government
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander over 50 years – can receive Pneumococcal and Shingles immunisations ( All adults of all ages can also have funded influenza immunisation)
All adults 65 years and over can receive funded Shingles and Influenza vaccines
All adults 70 years and over can receive Pneumococcal immunisation
Other immunisation services
The following vaccines are also available at our
community immunisation sessions. where payment is required for vaccinations, pay online at the time of booking via VaxApp booking system.
Prices of paid vaccines are subject to change without notice.
Are these vaccines covered my Private Health Fund?
In some circumstances, your private healthcare may cover the cost of paid vaccination not covered under the National Immunisation Program. This will depend on the kind of cover you have in your policy.
Contact your Private Health Provider to find out if these vaccinations are included as part of your cover.