Public and Child Immunisation
To book an immunisation session at a time that suits you either book online or email: immunisation@hume.vic.gov.au.
Book an appointment online
Council conducts appointment-only immunisation sessions for the public in line with the National Immunisation Program. This is a free session available to a range of eligible people including:
- babies, infants and young children
- secondary school students
- individuals under 20 who require catch-up immunisations
- pregnant women
- medically at risk and other vulnerable people.
If you are not eligible for a free vaccination through the National Immunisation Program, Council provides some vaccines at a cost. Learn about vaccines available for purchase(PDF, 60KB).
Before coming to a session
- Please bring your child's health record (green book) and any documented evidence of previous vaccinations given.
- When being immunised please wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing to the session.
- The nurse will discuss any possible reactions and address any concerns you have before you are administered any vaccines.
- After immunisation, you and your child will need to stay close to the venue, in case you have a reaction to the vaccine (this is very rare). Find more information(PDF, 237KB) on vaccine side effects.
If further vaccinations are required, the next appointment will be booked at the session.
All vaccinations issued during our public sessions will be recorded on Council’s database and reported to the Australian Immunisation Register. This means all immunisation details will remain up-to-date and accessible throughout Australia.
My Health Record is also a convenient way that you can track all immunisation records. It is a secure online summary of health information that you can choose to share with your healthcare providers.
Immunisation age and vaccine
| Age |
Disease |
Vaccine |
| 2 months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
|
Infanrix Hexa
Prevenar 13
Rotarix
|
| 4 months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
|
Infanrix Hexa
Prevenar 13
Rotarix
|
| 6 months |
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae Type B
|
Infanrix Hexa
|
| 12 months |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Meningococcal ACWY
Pneumococcal
Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
|
M-M-R II/Priorix
Nimenrix
Prevenar 13
|
| 18 months |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
Haemophilus influenzae Type B
|
Priorix-Tetra/ProQuad
Infanrix/Tripacel
ActHIB
|
| 4 years |
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis |
Infranrix IPV/Quadracel |
| Year 7 |
Human Papillomavirus
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
|
Gardasil9 (two-dose course)
Boostrix (single dose)
|
| Year 10 |
Meningococcal ACWY |
Nimenrix (single dose) |
Catch-up immunisation
Free catch-up vaccinations are available for eligible people under the age of 20, refugees and people seeking asylum.
Catch-up immunisations may be required for a number of reasons, including:
- To meet Australian vaccination requirements.
- Your child was overseas or on holiday and missed the vaccinations that were due.
- Your family recently migrated to Australia.
- Your child had a medical condition preventing immunisation when immunisations were due.
- You have been contacted by Council, Centrelink or the Australian Immunisation Register to let you know your child is not up to date.
If you or your child requires catch up information, please contact Council’s immunisation service on:
Call: 9356 6745
Email: immunisation@hume.vic.gov.au
Already up to date with your vaccinations? You can also help keep our community healthy by telling your friends and family about this service.
For further information in English or other languages, please visit the Victorian Government's Health Translations website.
No Jab No Play
If your child is attending childcare or kindergarten, you will need to provide proof that your child is up-to-date with their immunisations.
Your childcare service provider will ask you for an Immunisation History Statement for your child when you enrol, and again six to seven months later. If you do not provide an Immunisation History Statement, your child may not be able to attend childcare or kindergarten.
No Jab No Pay
Your Commonwealth Family Tax Benefit Part A or the Childcare Rebate may be reduced if:
- Your child has not received all immunisations required for their age; or
- Your child’s immunisations are not correctly recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register.
If your child requires immunisations, you should contact us or your GP to arrange them as soon as possible.
If you believe your child’s details on the Australian Immunisation Register are incorrect, you can contact your immunisation service provider.
Frequently asked questions
Download immunisation - frequently asked questions(PDF, 70KB) for more information.
I am having difficulties making an appointment?
Please call 9356 6745 to book an appointment. Staff will discuss time, location, and date options with you over the phone.
Where are immunisation sessions taking place?
Immunisation sessions are being held in the following areas:
- Craigieburn
- Sunbury
- Greenvale
- Broadmeadows
- Meadow Heights
- Mickleham North
- Kalkallo North
What do I need to know about my appointment?
- Please bring your babies Green book or immunisation card.
- Arrive at your appointment time, we will not be able to see you any earlier.
- It is a requirement that you remain at the venue for 15mins post immunisation. Please take this into account when making your appointment.
- Immunisation will be completed one on one with an immunisation nurse.
Can I get a flu vaccination?
Council offers free flu vaccinations to the following people:
- children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- people aged 65 years or over
- people who have medical conditions that mean they have a higher risk of getting serious disease
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- pregnant women
We will also offer parents/ caregivers of children aged 6 months to under 5 years the opportunity to have their child vaccinated for the flu when they come along for their normal immunisation appointment.
Does Council sell the flu vaccine?
- Council has flu vaccine available at a cost of $12 for those members of the public who are not eligible for free vaccine.
- An appointment will need to be made to attend an immunisation session. Payment for the vaccine can be made on the day of the appointment by EFTPOS only.
What immunisations do you provide?
We provide the following immunisations at our sessions:
All funded immunisation as part of the National Immunisation Program, ranging from birth to adulthood.
At risk groups and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI):
- Some medically at-risk groups and ATSI groups require additional vaccines which are available through Council.
- ATSI children from 6 weeks to <2 years are advised to receive the Meningococcal B (Bexsero) vaccine, which was added to the vaccines available free schedule on the 1st July 2020.
School-age children:
- Year 7 (school program): Human papillomavirus (HPV), Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough)
- Year 10 (school program): Meningococcal ACWY
Adults:
- People under 20 years: catch-up vaccines
- Pregnant women: Pertussis (whooping cough) and influenza
- Refugees and humanitarian entrants: catch-up vaccines
- 65 years and over: Influenza and Shingles (Coming January 2024)
- 70 years and over Pneumococcal (Prevenar 13) vaccine
Vaccines to purchase:
Council offers vaccines to purchase including Boostrix (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping cough), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Meningococcal B, Meningococcal ACYW, Shingles, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Influenza.
How much will the immunisation cost me?
Council immunisation sessions are a free service and Immunisations that are part of the National Immunisation Program provided by Council are free.