Immunisation
Monash Immunisation Service operates an immunisation program for infants, school children and adults.
Phone: 9518 3539 or 9518 3540, Email: immunisation@monash.vic.gov.au
- Immunisation Timetable
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recommended Immunisation Schedule
- School Entry Immunisation Certificates
- Vaccination Information
Free Pertussis Vaccination
Due to an increased number of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases, a limited supply of free vaccinations are being made available for new parents of babies born from 15 June 2009. Vaccinations are available from your local GP.
Recommended Immunisation Schedule
Free of charge through Council.
| Age | Disease immunised against |
|---|---|
| Birth | Hepatitis B |
| 2 months | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b
Pneumococcal Rotavirus (Oral) |
| 4 months | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b Pneumococcal Rotavirus (Oral) |
| 6 months | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type b Pneumococcal Rotavirus (Oral) |
| 12 months | Measles/mumps/rubella Haemophilus influenzae type b Meningococcal C |
| 18 months | Chicken Pox |
| 4 years | Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis/polio Measles/mumps/rubella |
| Year 7 Secondary School | Hepatitis B Chickenpox Human papillomavirus (girls only) |
| Year 10 Secondary School | Diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis |
| Non-immune women planning pregnancy or shortly after delivery | Measles/mumps/rubella |
| 50 years | Diphtheria/tetanus |
| Over 50 years | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: Influenza Pneumococcal |
| Over 65 years | Influenza Pneumococcal |
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au
School Entry Immunisation Certificates
A School Entry Immunisation Certificate is required when your child starts school.
If all vaccinations have been given in Australia:
School Entry Immunisation Certificates are sent automatically from ACIR or can be requested by phoning ACIR on 1800 653 809. They are also available upon request from Medicare branches.
If vaccinations were given overseas contact Monash Immunisation Services on 9518 3540 or visit either of the Council offices.
If all vaccinations have been given overseas:- Visit either of the Council offices with all immunisation records.
- If the child is up to date to 4 years a School Entry Immunisation Certificate will be issued at that time.
- If the child is not up to date and requires further vaccination advice will be given on how to complete the required schedule prior to obtaining a certificate.
Civic Centre, Immunisation Services
2nd Floor, 293 Springvale Road
Glen Waverley
Oakleigh Service Centre
3 Atherton Road
Oakleigh
Vaccination Information
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine
The Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (HPV) Gardasil® is to protect girls against 70% - 80% cervical cancer.
Final trials of the Gardasil® vaccine found it to be nearly 100% effective against HPV, a sexually transmitted disease, which causes approximately 70 - 80% of cervical cancers.
Since the introduction of routine Pap tests and a national screening program, the number of deaths from cervical cancer annually has more than halved. Unlike other cancers, a HPV virus spreads cervical cancer through genital skin contact. Currently four out of five women will have HPV at some time in their lives.
Gardasil® vaccine is given in three doses at 0, 1-2 and 4-6 month intervals.
Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal Disease Information
Chicken Pox
Hepatitis B
Last updated: 6 July 2011
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