Immunisation

Council administers a free comprehensive immunisation program for infants, children and some young adults.

Vaccination against the diseases Whooping Cough (Petussis), Diphtheria, Tetanus, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Polio, Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib), Hepatitis B, Meningococcal C, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Varicella (Chicken Pox) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is available through the Council sessions.

Morning and evening sessions are provided monthly in a number of locations across Hume. Most vaccines are provided free of charge, though, some age groups are required to pay for the Varicella, Meningococcal C and Hepatitis B vaccines.

Download the Immunisation Timetable 2012 (343.85 kb).

Vaccines that require payment can be prepaid at any of the Council's offices or paid using EFTPOS and credit card at the immunisation session.

Find out more information about Childhood Immunisation.