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                    Getting immunised in the City of Melbourne

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                    Immunisation helps protect children and adults against harmful infections by using the body’s natural defence mechanism – the immune response – to build resistance to specific infections.

                    Immunisation also helps you stay healthy by preventing serious diseases in the first place.

                    ​​​​​​Shingrix and Mpox vaccinations are now available.         
                    Flu vaccines are now available​.                    ​​​​

                    Online booking system

                    ​Bookings are essential and are now available for our community sessions as well as for our newest service: individual appointments in selected locations.

                    Initially you will need to register your details and then add in your children or dependants requiring immunisation.

                    Please note we offer paid vaccines at community sessions and individual appointments. Online payments only via VaxApp booking system.​

                    By using VaxApp, you can: 

                    • Book and manage individual and family appointments online.
                    • Provide digital consent during the booking process, which reduces onsite administration at your appointment, and reduces paper usage.
                    • Receive reminders​ to book future appointments when you or your child is due for their next vaccines.​

                    If you need help making an appointment, email our immunisation team: immunisation@melbourne.vic.gov.au or phone 0417 219 089.

                    Shingrix now available

                    We have adequate stock of Shingrix vaccinations.

                    A two-dose course of Shingrix is available free for all eligible people:
                    • All adults aged 65 years or older.
                    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or older​​.
                    • Selected groups aged 18 years or older who are severely immunocompromised.

                    Two doses of Shingrix are required for an adequate level and duration of protection.

                    The gap between doses should be 2 to 6 months.​

                    For immunocompromised people, the gap should be 1 to 2 months between doses.

                    Mpox (Monkeypox immunisations) now available 

                    The City of Melbourne is administering the Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine (JYNNEOS vaccine) available free-of-charge for eligible people 18 years and over who meet the following criteria:
                    • All sexually active gay and bisexual men (cis and trans).
                    • Sexual partners of the above.
                    • Sex workers.
                    • Some particular healthcare workers who are at an increased risk to exposure.
                    Two doses are required for optimal protection (80 per cent protection) and are provided subcutaneously (under the skin) in the deltoid at least 28 days apart.

                    This is not available to anyone who has come into contact with the mpox virus. If you are a close contact of anyone with the virus, please see your GP or sexual health clinic for post-exposure vaccination.​

                    Please email the immunisation team immunisation@melbourne.vic.gov.au​ if you:
                    • are immunocompromised
                    • have a confirmed anaphylaxis to egg
                    • history of Keloid Scarring
                    • experience Atopic dermatitis
                    • previous smallpox vaccination.

                    ​Immunisation can be given at the same time as other immunisations.

                    Meningococcal B: Bexsero price increase​​

                    Manufacturing costs of Bexsero has risen recently. Due to this we have increased the exact cost of the vaccine due to manufacturing of 12 per cent. A dose of Bexsero will now cost $150.​

                    What I need to do on immunisation day

                    • Please complete the immunisation checklist through VaxApp.
                    • If child you or your child is unwell, do not attend any session. You can manage your booking and change to another date through VaxApp.
                    • Please bring your child or children that require immunisation.
                    • Any distractions for your child.
                    • Please attend the session on time, if you are late you might be asked to wait till other clients are immunised.
                    • It is recommended you stay 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine to ensure you or your child leaves in good health.​​

                    Families arriving from overseas

                    For families newly arrived from overseas and would like your children’s immunisations checked and added onto the Australian Immunisation Register.

                    Please refer to Immunisations for families arriving from overseas.

                    Please note we will assist you with booking in for an immunisation appointment once we have confirmed what overdue immunisations are required.​​

                    Are there any side effects to immunisation?

                    Common side effects of immunisation are redness and soreness at the site of an injection and mild fever. More serious reactions to immunisation are very rare, but if they do occur please consult a doctor immediately.

                    Specific side effects to each vaccine will be discussed with you prior to immunisation.

                    Vaccines are safer than the diseases they prevent.

                    Also, it is recommended you stay 15 minutes after the vaccination to ensure you or your child leaves in good health.

                    If you are concerned about any reaction post immunisation contact us at immunisation@melbourne.vic.gov.au​ one of our experienced nurses will be able to assist.​

                    ​COVID-19 vaccinations

                    We do not administer COVID-19 vaccinations.​

                    Find out more about COVID-19 vaccinations in the City of Melbourne.​

                    Immunisation booking request

                    Session details

                    See above for further details of session locations, dates and times.


                    Details of person requiring immunisation


                    Immunisation details

                    What immunisation/s are needed? (required)

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                    Session locations, dates and times

                    ​Location
                    		​Dates and times

                    ​Docklands:

                    Community Hub at The Dock, Multipurpose Room
                    912 Collins Street, Docklands





                    • Friday 16 December, 9am to 11am
                    • Wednesday 11 January, 9am to 12pm
                    • Monday 16 January, 2.30pm to 4.30pm
                    • Tuesday 24 January, 9am, to 11am
                    • Thursday 2 February, 9am to 11am
                    • Wednesday 8 February, 9am to 11am

                    ​Carlton:

                    Carlton Learning Precinct
                    Corner Palmerston and Rathdowne streets, Carlton


                    • Thursday 22 December, 9am to 11am
                    • Thursday 19 January, 9am to 11am
                    • Monday 30 January, 3.30pm to 5.30pm

                    ​Southbank:

                    Boyd Community Hub (Assembly Hall)
                    207 City Road, Southbank

                    • Wednesday 21 December, 10.30 to 12.30pm
                    • Wednesday 18 January, 10.30am to 12.30pm
                    • Tuesday 31 January, 2pm to 4pm

                    ​Melbourne:

                    Multicultural Hub
                    506 Elizabeth Street,
                    Melbourne

                    • Tuesday 20 December, 9am to 11 am
                    • Wednesday 25 January, 9am to 11am
                    • Friday 10 February, 9am to 11am
                    ​North Melbourne:

                    Lady Huntingfield Family Services
                    Playroom level 1
                    89-97 Haines Street
                    North Melbourne
                    • Thursday 22 December, 1pm to 3pm
                    • Thursday 19 January, 1pm to 3pm

                    Immunisation

                    Email
                    immunisation@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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