Immunisation during pregnancy

We offer recommended and funded immunisation service during pregnancy, available at any session.

Vaccinations can be administered from 20 and 28 weeks as well flu shots anytime during pregnancy.

There are times where more than one injection will be given during a visit depending on your stage of pregnancy and immunisation history.

Appointments

You can book in to one of our many community immunisation clinics.

Check our clinic locations and schedule

What to expect

 Watch this space for future media on how we care for people during pregnancy.

For pregnant women

Vaccines from 20 weeks

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough
 Boostrix/Adacel
 Free

Vaccines from 28 weeks

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) TBC Free

Vaccines at any time during pregnancy

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Influenza (flu) TBC Free

Flu vaccines in Australia contain 4 influenza virus stains – 2 influenza A subtypes and 2 influenza B lineages – and are revised each year to cover the strains most prevalent in the northern hemisphere flu season, thus posing the greatest threat to our communities.

For family members

For grandparents, carers, and other close family and friends of someone going through pregnancy, we recommend getting vaccinated to increase protection for an expectant mother or new born.

Boosters are recommended every 10 years.

Vaccines for any time during the mother's pregnancy

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
 Boostrix/Adacel
 $60 per dose

Contact

For more information contact our Immunisation Team on 9457 9964 or at immunisation@banyule.vic.gov.au

About vaccines

Vaccination is recommended in the National Immunisation Schedule and associated programs offered by the Australian and Victorian Governments. This schedule and available programs are regularly updated and change as vaccines are improved.

Side effects

Vaccines can have side effects. Most reactions, such as low-grade fever and pain at the injection site are mild, short lasting and do not require special treatment.

There is a small risk of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any vaccine. Anyone that has been vaccinated will stay in the treatment area for at least 15 minutes after immunisation in case additional support is needed.

Immunisation history statement

After our visit we will upload the vaccine details to the Australian Immunisation Registry within 48 hours. To access an up-to-date immunisation history statement:

  • Go to myGov and sign in to your Medicare online account.
  • Call the Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809
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