Whitehorse City Council provides free vaccinations against infectious diseases for children from 6 weeks to 19 years of age.
A limited range of vaccines are available for eligible adults in accordance with the National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule.
Immunisation is considered an essential service and will continue through lockdowns.
Please call the Environmental Health Unit on 9262 6197 to make a booking. If you do not have booking you will not be vaccinated.
Immunising your child with the routine National Immunisation Program continues to be vital during the current pandemic situation as we must make sure all children are immunised against infectious diseases. Please continue to vaccinate your child/ren on time.
In response to the current pandemic situation Whitehorse City Council has introduced a booking system for the Public Immunisation Program.
- Call the Environmental Health Unit on 9262 6197 to make a booking. If you do not have booking you will not be vaccinated.
- See vaccination schedule below
Council has introduced COVID-19 pandemic control measures to protect the health of our staff and residents.
- Families must have an appointment to attend a session
- You must not attend our session if:
- you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, until cleared by your doctor
- you or your children are subject to a 7-day self-isolation requirement
- you are unwell or have the following symptoms – fever, cough, shortness of breath or fatigue
- Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment.
- If you are late to your appointment, you will need to reschedule
- Only one adult per child is permitted at immunisations sessions
- All people aged 12 or over must wear a face mask
It is recommended you stay 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine to ensure you or your child leaves in good health.
For the latest news on the Coronavirus visit the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website or call the telephone hotline on 1800 675 398.
For further queries/questions please contact Council’s Environmental Health Unit on 9262 6197.
Vaccination Schedule
Venue | 2022 Dates |
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Morning sessions: 9.15am to 10.45am | |
Evening sessions: 6pm to 7.30pm | |
Nunawading Civic Centre (morning session) |
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Nunawading Civic Centre (evening session) |
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Box Hill South Family Centre (morning session) |
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Box Hill South Family Centre (evening session) |
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Burgess Family Centre (morning) |
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Burgess Family Centre (evening) |
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Sportlink Vermont South (morning) |
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