Who can get immunised?
The Bayside immunisation service is free for infants, children, adolescents, adults and special risk groups covered by the the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The Victorian Government also funds the provision of some vaccines that are not included on the NIP.
You can find out more about eligibility at www.health.vic.gov.au.
What to bring to your session?
You will need to bring along any immunisation records you have for you or your children and a Medicare card if you have one.
How long does it take?
This depends on how many people are attending the session. You are required to wait 15 minutes following the immunisation.
Who performs the immunisation?
They are carried out by registered nurses with further qualifications in immunisation.
For more information
If you have any questions before or following immunisation, you can contact us on:
- Phone: (03) 9599 4755 (8.30am–5pm, Monday–Friday)
- Email: familyservices [at] bayside.vic.gov.au (subject: Immunisations)
Alternatively you can get in touch with your local doctor or hospital, or one of these organisations.
Department of Health Immunisation Service
Phone: 1300 882 008 (9am–12noon, 2pm–3pm, Monday–Friday)
24 hour Maternal Child Health line
Phone: 13 22 29
Australian Childhood Immunisation Register
Phone: 1800 653 809