Immunisation
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. Immunisation not only protects individuals, but also others in the community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases. The City of Mitcham is committed to the health and well being of our community.
For further information or queries about the City of Mitcham's immunisation service please call 8372 8816.
Meningococcal B and Human Papilloma Virus vaccines
These two vaccines are offered as a two dose course – Please remember to have the second dose through the Council’s community immunisation service if it is missed through the school immunisation program. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the immunisation team at the City of Mitcham.
National Immunisation Program – Eligibility
Adolescents in Year 10 aged approximately 14 to 16 years through SA School-based Vaccination Program.
Adolescents 15 to 19 years of age who have not received the vaccine at school can receive it from their GP or other immunisation provider through an ongoing catch-up program.
Patients who do not meet NIP eligibility criteria and wish to be vaccinated can obtain the meningococcal ACWY vaccine (and also the meningococcal B vaccine) via private prescription (GPs only).
The Flu vaccine is now available through the Council's community immunisation clinics and is free if you are classified as 'high risk'.
To see whether you are eligible for the National Immunisation Influenza Program, Click here.
Members of the community who do not qualify for the free influenza vaccine can purchase it via credit or debit card at the community-based immunisation clinics at a cost of $25 per dose.
There is no need to book into the immunisation clinics, just arrive between the allocated times with your child's 'immunisation record book' and Medicare card. Please be aware that new babies need to arrive at least 15 minutes before closing time as vaccines may not be given.
- A copy of your child's previous school immunisation history
- Your child's 'immunisation record book'
- Medicare card
2020 City of Mitcham Immunisation Calendar (204 kb)
There are four regular public clinics within the Council area. These clinics are provided in accordance with the recommended vaccination schedule and the current National Health and Medical Research Council guidelines. Some vaccines are Government funded and are provided at no cost. However, other vaccines are provided on a cost recovery basis.
Location | Day | Time |
Mitcham Memorial Library - 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn (Rooms 4 and 5) | First Wednesday of Month* | 11.30am to 1.00pm |
City of Mitcham Council Office - 131 Belair Road, Torrens Park | Third Wednesday of Month* | 5.30pm to 7.00pm |
Blackwood Community Centre - 4 Young Street, Blackwood | First Wednesday of Month* | 5.30pm to 6.30pm |
* Please note clinics may be subject to cancellation without prior notice
Blackwood Community Centre - Extreme and Catastrophic Fire Danger Warning
In the event of a Catastrophic and Extreme Fire Danger Warning being issued by the CFS, Council’s community immunisation clinic will not be held at the Blackwood Community Centre.
Boostrix - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough vaccine is available at the community clinics at a cost of $41 per dose - credit card payment only accepted.
Price List* | |
Hepatitis A and B Full course = 3 doses | Adult $98.30 per dose |
Hepatitis B Full course = 3 doses | Adult $24.40 per dose |
Hepatitis A Full course = 2 doses | Adult $85.10 per dose |
Varicella (chicken pox) Full course = 1 dose (children), 2 doses (adults) | $69.00 per dose |
Influenza Quadrivalent Vaccine | $25.00 per dose |
* Prices subject to change
For Australian children up to the age of seven, the Immunisation Calculator can be used to determine what vaccines are due and when based on the National Immunisation Program scheduled vaccines. If vaccine doses are delayed or missed, the calculator can assist by providing a 'catch-up' schedule for future vaccines.
Infants and Children | |
Birth | Hepatitis B |
6 weeks and 4 months | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Inactivated Poliomyelitis, Hib, Hepatitis B |
6 months | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Inactivated Poliomyelitis, Hib, Hepatitis B |
12 months | Meningococcal ACWY |
18 months | Act-Hib |
4 years | Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Inactivated Poliomyelitis |
Secondary School Students | |
Year 8 | Human Papilloma Virus |
Year 10 | Meningococcal B and Meningococcal ACWY |
- The immunisation calculator
- The SA Health Immunisation webpage (Includes risks and benefits of immunisation)