Childhood Immunisations in Werribee
Harpley Doctors gives childhood immunisations in Werribee at our clinic in Harpley Town Centre. Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program schedule are free, and keeping them up to date also matters for childcare, kindergarten and family payments. This page sets out the schedule from two months to four years, what to bring, and how to book.
The childhood immunisation schedule
The Department of Health schedule lists these free vaccines:
- 2 months (from 6 weeks): diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio and Hib; rotavirus; pneumococcal
- 4 months: the same as 2 months
- 6 months: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio and Hib, plus pneumococcal for some children
- 12 months: meningococcal ACWY, measles-mumps-rubella and pneumococcal
- 18 months: Hib, measles-mumps-rubella-chickenpox, and diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough
- 4 years: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio
- every year from 6 months to under 5: flu vaccine
Hepatitis B is usually given at birth in hospital. Teenagers receive further vaccines through the school program.
Immunisation and childcare
Under Victoria’s No Jab No Play rules, children must be up to date to enrol in childcare or kindergarten, shown by an Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register. Missed vaccines can be caught up, and they are free up to age 20. Our GPs can give these catch-up doses.
What happens at the appointment
Your GP checks what is due and gives the vaccines. Afterwards you stay at the clinic for at least 15 minutes, as the Australian Immunisation Handbook recommends, and you should not drive during that time. Bring your child’s Medicare card. All consultations and procedures at Harpley Doctors are bulk billed.
Booking your child’s vaccines
To make an appointment, book online or call (03) 8731 1330; we are open seven days. A vaccine visit is a good time for a developmental check. For more on child health see Paediatric Health, and for all vaccines see Immunisation, whooping cough, pneumococcal, flu and Seasonal Vaccines. New patients can fill in the new patient form first.
Frequently asked questions
Are childhood vaccines free?
Yes. Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program schedule are free, and catch-up doses are free up to age 20.
What if my child missed a vaccine?
Your GP can set up a catch-up schedule so your child is up to date.
How do I prove my child is up to date for childcare?
With an Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register.
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Book your child’s vaccines
Book online or call reception, and bring your child’s Medicare card.