About our immunisation service
Knox City Council provides free immunisations to children based on the National Immunisation Program Schedule. We aim to protect the health and wellbeing of your child.
We operate during the day and evening at the Knox Civic Centre.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, any existing appointments booked at the Knox Children and Family Centres in Bayswater and Wantirna South have been moved to the Knox Civic Centre.
Book an immunisation
We have an online booking system for all immunisations under the National Immunisation Program.
We always recommend that you make an appointment. If you walk in without an appointment, you will be offered the next available time which may be in a different session.
For a calendar of 2022 immunisation sessions, please refer to 2022 immunisation timetable.
Flu vaccinations
Council provides free flu vaccinations for children from 6 months to 5 years old.
We also provide paid flu vaccinations for the community. Eligible people may receive the flu vaccine for free.
Before attending an immunisation session
Before you attend a Council immunisation session, please remember to:
- Visit the Better Health website to find information on immunisations
- Review the potential side effects list
- Make sure all attendees:
- are well and do not feel ill
- do not have COVID-19 related symptoms
- do not have a temperature of 37.5°C or higher
Please note: it is not necessary to take paracetamol before the standard vaccines provided by Council.
On the day of vaccination
- Bring to the appointment:
- Your child's green Health Record Book
- Your Medicare card
- All immunisation records
- Stay at the venue for at least 15 minutes after immunisation so we can observe if there are reactions
- Please report any severe reactions to Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination In the Community (SAEFVIC). You can contact SAEFVIC by:
- phone on 1300 882 924
- email at saefvic@mcri.edu.au
- Please respect the privacy of our nurses and other families by not taking photos or recordings during our immunisation sessions
When should your child get vaccinated?
Please refer to the National Immunisation Program Schedule for details on which vaccines your child should take and when.
The below provides extra information on the key ages when your child will get vaccinations.
|
Age |
Vaccination information |
|---|---|
|
6 to 8 weeks old |
Children usually receive their first vaccinations between 6 to 8 weeks old. You must complete the pink consent form for your child to be vaccinated. The oral rotavirus vaccineThe rotavirus vaccine is one of the first vaccinations your child will receive. This is because very young children can have serious symptoms from the virus that can be fatal. You can find more information on the oral rotavirus vaccine from the Better Health website. |
| From 4 months | Your child should receive their second set of vaccines at 4 months old. |
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From 6 months |
There must be at least 8 weeks gap between your baby’s 4 months and 6 months vaccines. The flu vaccine is recommended from 6 months old. |
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From 12 months |
Your child should receive their 12 months' vaccines from their first birthday. The flu vaccine is recommended if your child has not had it this season. The chickenpox vaccine is recommended for children at 12 months old. The fee for the chickenpox vaccine is $81 to be paid at the appointment. |
| From 18 months |
Your child should receive their 18 months' vaccines at 18 months old. The flu vaccine is recommended if your child has not had it this season. |
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From 4 years old |
Your child will receive their last childhood immunisations at 4 years old. Vaccinations from 12 years old are part of the secondary school immunisation program. You can get your child's Immunisation History Certificate after their final childhood vaccinations. |
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Extra vaccinations |
Extra vaccines are given to children with certain medical risk conditions. Talk to our Immunisation team if your child:
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Questions on vaccinations? Check out Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation or talk to your healthcare professionals.
Provide feedback on immunisation services
Please contact us if you have any feedback on Council immunisation services.
Need help?
Email health.services@knox.vic.gov.au and we will get back to you.
Or call our Health Services team on 9298 8000.
