Childhood Immunisation
We conduct an Immunisation program to protect people from a number of infectious diseases.
View our 2012 Immunisation Timetable (343.85 kb).
Children and Babies Immunisation
- Children are usually due immunisations at 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and 4 years of age. It is important that all immunisations are given when due
- Note: The first dose of Rotavirus must be given before 13 weeks of age.
- If children have not previously been protected against the diseases Hepatitis B,Varicella (Chicken Pox)and Human Papillomavirus(HPV-Girls Only) vaccinations will be offered in Year 7 through a school program. A booster dose of Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis will be offered in Year 10 through a school program.
- For further information with regard to the above, refer to the National Immunisation Program Schedule
- Adults should always ensure that all their immunisations are up to date.
Vaccination against the diseases Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Diphtheria, Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella Polio, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib), Hepatitis B Meningococcal C, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Varicella (Chicken Pox) and HPV are available through the Council sessions.
We conduct day and evening immunisation sessions at many venues across the municipality.
Vaccines requiring payment must be pre paid at any of the Council offices. View our Information Fact Sheets for Pre Paid immunistaion below.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Program
HPV is a sexually transmitted infection, mostly affecting women 20 to 24 years of age. In 98% of cases, HPV clears by itself. In rare cases, if the virus persists and if left undetected, it can lead to cervical cancer. This usually takes about 10 years. The HPV vaccine program is funded for females targeting the following age categories:
- 12-13 years as part of a Year 7 Secondary school program (which will be ongoing)
- 13 to 18 years (catch up secondary school immunisation program, funded for 2 years)
- 18 to 26 years (catch up funded for 2 years conducted by General Practitioners).
All Secondary schools in Hume City were included in the HPV program. Gardasil the HPV vaccine is a three dose course. From July 2010 a course of HPV will cost approx $574.00. The vaccine is recommended prior to a person becoming sexually active to reduce exposure to HPV.
If you would like further information visit the Department of Health website or contact the Immunise Australia Program Information Line on 1800 671 811.