We provide all vaccinations on the paediatric vaccination schedule

 

Flu Vaccinations

Q fever is a bacterial infection that can cause a severe flu-like illness. For some people, Q fever can affect their health and ability to work for many years. The bacteria are spread from animals, mainly cattle, sheep and goats. Even people who do not have contact with animals may be infected.

A safe and effective vaccine is available to protect people who are at risk. Screening is required to identify who can be vaccinated.

For all Q Fever related appointments please speak to our reception regarding the 3 step process. 

At this stage only Dr McCarthy is doing our Q Fever vaccinations.

 

Pneumococcal: Prevnar 13 and Pneumovax 23

Anyone who wants to protect themselves against pneumococcal disease can talk to their GP about getting immunised.

Pneumococcal immunisation is recommended for:

•infants and children aged under 5 years

•non-Indigenous adults aged 70 years and over without medical risk conditions for pneumococcal disease

•Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 50 years and over without medical risk conditions for pneumococcal disease

•infants under 12 months diagnosed with certain medical risk conditions for pneumococcal disease

•people over 12 months with certain medical risk conditions for pneumococcal disease

Shingles

Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox.

A single dose of shingles vaccine is recommended and funded for adults at 70 years of age. 

Adults 71-79 years of age are also eligible under a five-year catch up program until 31 October 2023.