What you need to know
Our immunisation sessions are conducted in several locations in the municipality. We have morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
We provide a free immunisation program administered by fully accredited and experienced nursing staff.
Immunisation
Victoria has a schedule of vaccines provided free under the National Immunisation Program and Victorian immunisation programs.
- A childhood immunisation program operating monthly with morning, afternoon and evening sessions available. Due to COVID-19 and until further notice all sessions are now booked appointment times. Please book via the available sessions listed.
- A school immunisation program, attending all secondary schools within the municipality, 3 visits per year.
- Year 7 Gardasil 9 HPV - Human papillomavirus
Boosterix Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis - Year 10 Nimenrix – Meningococcal ACWY
- Year 7 Gardasil 9 HPV - Human papillomavirus
- Immunisations to enrol at kindergarten or child care.
We are now using a new booking system: CIRV (Central Immunisation Records Victoria) which is a state government program that talks directly to the Australian Immunisation Register.
If you are experiencing difficulty booking online, please complete below Immunisation Booking Form and we will book for you.
Community sessions
| Venue | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moonee Ponds Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre 5 Kellaway Avenue | 1st Monday of each month | 9:30am - 11:30am |
| Moonee Ponds Ormond Park Pavillion Pattison Street | 2nd Tuesday of each month | 10am - 11.30am |
| Moonee Ponds Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre 5 Kellaway Avenue | 2nd Wednesday of each month | 4:30pm - 7pm |
| Moonee Ponds Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre 5 Kellaway Avenue | 3rd Monday of each month | 1:30pm - 3pm |
| Airport West Bowes Avenue Community Centre 31 Bowes Avenue | 3rd Wednesday of each month | 10am - 11:30am |
| Avondale Heights Avondale Heights Ealy Years Centre 14-22 Clarendon Street Avondale Heights 3034 | 4th Wednesday of each month | 10am - 11:30am |
| Flemington Djerring Flemington Hub 25 Mt Alexander road Flemington | Last Thursday of each month | 1:30pm - 3pm |
Immunisation session information
Our sessions will be operating with some additional community COVID safe measures to ensure the safety of those attending and the continued operation of our service.
- Please do not attend the session if you or your child are unwell and have symptoms of a respiratory infection (such as fever, a sore throat, a runny nose, shortness of breath or a cough) or have returned from overseas in the past 14 days.
- Social distancing requirements of 1.5 metres should be followed at all times.
- Please use the hand sanitiser provided at the session before entering.
- Face coverings to be worn when attending immunisation sessions.
What to bring
- Your child’s My Health, Learning and Development Record (green book)
- Please remember to bring your Medicare card to your first session for staff to record. If you don't have a Medicare Card you can still attend our Immunisation sessions.
- Inform administration staff if your has address has changed
- Bring your baby/child to a session in clothes that can be easily removed to access the appropriate limbs.
Please note:
- A child must be six weeks old to have their first scheduled immunisation.
- The 4 and 6 month immunisations need to be given with an 8 week interval in between
- A child can not attend for their 12 month vaccination until after their 1st birthday.
- A child can not attend for their 4 year vaccination until after their 4th birthday.
- At the end of your session, you and your child will need to wait 15 minutes before leaving in case of a severe reaction (they are rare but tend to happen within a few minutes if they occur). During this time, if you are concerned about your child’s condition return to the nurse immediately.
- Sessions may be cancelled for Occupational Health and Safety reasons. In the rare event that is occurs, you will be notified via phone prior to the session commencing.
Request for immunisation records
What to do if your child has been immunised overseas?
If you child has had immunisations that were administered overseas and you would like them added to the Australian Immunisation Register please complete the Application for Immunisation Record and forward it to immunisation@mvcc.vic.gov.au.
Please also refer to Catch up Immunisations.
Immunisation History Statement
The quickest way to get your child’s statement is by using your Medicare online account through myGov or Express Plus Medicare mobile app. You can also visit your local Medicare service centre or request for your child’s statement to be posted to you by calling the AIR enquiries line on 1800 653 209. It can take 14 days to get your statement in the post.
If you do not have a Medicare card, please contact Council’s Immunisation Team on 9243 1110 and staff will help you to obtain a statement. If you think your child’s Immunisation History Statement is incomplete or incorrect, contact your immunisation provider.
Historic immunisation records
If you would like to request a record of immunisations provided by Moonee Valley City Council please complete the Application for Immunisation Record and forward it to immunisation@mvcc.vic.gov.au.
Catch up immunisations
Whether you have missed previous vaccinations or are newly arrived in Australia a free catch-up immunisation service is available at Moonee Valley City Council. Please contact us on 9243 1110 or email Immunisation@mvcc.vic.gov.au to discuss. We will plan your catch up schedule and help book you in for one of our sessions.
Free translating service
If you need help translating your own or your child’s immunisation record, the Department of Social Services have a free translating service that you may be able to access. You can find more information about this on the Department of Home Affairs website.
No jab, no play
All parents/guardians planning to enrol their child at childcare or kindergarten in Victoria must provide the service with:
- a current Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR); AND
- the statement must show that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age, or that they are able to receive.
The Immunisation History Statement from the AIR lists the vaccines the child has received and, if applicable, which vaccines are due in the future and when. Medical exemption may also be listed, where applicable.
An Immunisation History Statement from the AIR is the only type of immunisation record accepted by early childhood and care services for the purposes of confirming enrolment and must be provided within the 2 months prior to the child starting at the service.
School immunisation
Secondary school students in Years 7 and 10 require immunisation. Students will be offered the following vaccinations:
Year 7
- HPV – Gardasil 9 (human papillomavirus)
- Boostrix (diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough)
Year 10
- Nimenrix – Meningococcal ACWY
If your child has missed out on their vaccinations, please visit our booking site to book into one of our community sessions
If you have any queries, please contact Council’s Immunisation Service on 9243 1110 or email us at immunisation@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Immunisation for adults
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) is free for:
- all adults born in or after 1966
- all people aged 20 years or older who do not have evidence of two documented doses of valid MMR vaccine or without serological evidence of immunity.
Pneumococcal is free for:
- all adults with newly diagnosed risk conditions
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or over
- all adults aged 70 years or older.
Whooping cough (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) is free for:
- pregnant people.
Also see Influenza Program.
Influenza program
The influenza vaccine is funded for the following groups:
- children aged six months to less than 5 years
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
- pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
- people aged 65 years and older
- people aged 6 months and older with medical conditions, putting them at increased risk of severe influenza and its complications.
Note: Children listed under the above categories, aged under 9 having the vaccine for the first time require 2 doses at least 4 weeks apart. All other age groups require a single dose only. Risk conditions.
Nurse on Call – 1300 60 60 24
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The phone service is for non-emergency health advice only. If you think your situation is an emergency, you should always call Triple Zero (000) or go to an emergency department at a hospital.