Children’s Vaccinations

When scheduling your child for their routine immunisations, please contact our friendly reception team to schedule an appointment time with one of our doctors and a nurse or book online. This is also a good opportunity to discuss with your doctor any concerns regarding your child’s growth and development.

Private Immunisations
For your convenience, we store a number of private vaccines including Bexsero (Meningococcal Type B) and Nimenrix (Meningococcal Strain ACWY)

Bexsero protects against meningococcal disease (type B). The Bexsero vaccine is recommended by the VIC Department of Health but is not currently government funded. Meningococcal Type B is the most common strain of the meningococcus bacteria to infect people in VIC. Meningococcal disease is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease which can quickly spread through the body and brain to cause death or disability if not treated quickly. The highest risk age group include infants, children under age 5, and teenagers. Bexsero (Meningococcal B) vaccine can cause fever as a side effect so we recommend giving paracetamol 30 minutes before the Bexsero vaccine (or at the time of vaccination).
Nimenrix (Meningococcal Strain ACWY) is another meningococcal vaccine that offers protection against Meningococcal strain A, C, W-135 and Y. Nimenrix is currently government funded for children at 12 months of age, but if you are traveling overseas with your newborn to high risk areas before age 12 months, Nimenrix can be considered and is available from as early as 6 weeks of age.

The current National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule started on 1 July 2007 and outlines the recommended vaccines by age group which are funded by the Immunise Australia Program. States and Territories may choose whatever combination of vaccines from those listed on the Health Act (1953) Determination 2009 (Immunisation Program – Designated Vaccines) as best suits the needs of geographic and demographic conditions.

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-11/national-immunisation-program-schedule.pdf