Ipswich City CouncilImmunisationImmunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting your child against harmful diseases that can cause serious complications and sometimes death. Immunisation will help your child stay healthy because it reduces the risk of serious diseases. FREE Community Immunisation ClinicsIpswich City Council conducts two (2) weekly immunisation clinics. These clinics are FREE. There is no need to make an appointment, just arrive and all you need to bring is your Medicare card and your child's immunisation record book. If you don't have a book, we can write out a card for you, however, it is preferable that all records be kept in a single location to ensure a true history is shown. Our clinics are held every Tuesday and Friday at the following locations: Health Plaza Bell St, Ipswich Every Tuesday 9:30am - 10:00am (Students priority) 10:00am - 12:00pm
Goodna Community Health 81 Queen St, Goodna Every Friday 9:30am - 10:00am (Students priority) 10:00am - 12:00pm
Please bring your: Medicare Card Personal Health Record Book
NO BOOKINGS NECESSARY
Consent Forms for Community ClinicsAn Immunisation Consent Form and Pre-Vaccination Checklist must be completed and presented at the clinic. This form must be completed and signed by the child's parent or legal guardian before any vaccinations can be provided. A carer may bring the child to the clinic but the forms must be completed and signed by the child's parent or guardian. The Comparisons of Diseases and Effects form must also be brought to the clinic.
National Immunisation Program ScheduleThe Government updates a schedule which outlines what immunisations are required at different ages. To view this schedule please use the following link: National Immunisation Program Schedule NOTE: Due to the increase in whooping cough in the community, it is recommended that infants receive their vaccinations at 6 weeks of age ahead of the 8 weeks as indicated in the National Immunisation Program. For general information about immunisations please refer to the Australian Governments website Immunise Australia Program. Adult Immunisation ProgramsIpswich City Council also provides the following vaccinations to eligible adults at their Community Immunisation Clinics: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)Any person born after 1/1/1966 is eligible for a free dose of the MMR vaccine. A person requires 2 doses of the vaccine to offer maximum protection against these diseases. PneumococcalThis vaccine is provided free for any persons:
InfluenzaDuring the flu season (winter months), this vaccination is provided free for any person each year who is:
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) CampaignIpswich City Council has commenced a FREE pertussis vaccine program for all birth parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, grandparents and any person who has regular contact with an infant under the age of 6 months. This free vaccination is available at Council's community clinics and is only for a limited time. NOTE: This vaccination is included on the free schedule for infants and is routinely given at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. A booster dose is provided at 4 years of age and then again at 15 years of age. School Based Vaccination ProgramThis program is offered to any high school aged student in the appropriate year level. The following vaccinations are offered free:
Before a student can be vaccinated at school a completed and signed Queensland Health consent form must be provided. Any student who has missed a vaccination at school please contact Council on (07) 3810 6666. If you require further information on the dates of clinics please contact your school. Resources for SchoolsQueensland Health provides resources and further information for parents and schools about the School Based Vaccination Program, including Principal Kits and fact sheets. Queensland Health - School Based Vaccination Program Information Immunisation RecordsThe Australian Childhood Immunisation Register (ACIR) is a national register which commenced in 1996 and is administered by Medicare Australia. This register records the details of vaccinations given to children up to seven years of age who live in Australia.
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