Secondary school immunisation program

We visit all secondary schools in Banyule to provide free vaccines to all eligible students as per the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Time and appointments

Contact your child's school as they can advise you when we will be making a visit there.

We also welcome secondary students to our community sessions if they:

  • miss their school session
  • prefer to visit with a parent/guardian
  • want to purchase a non-funded vaccine.

Check our clinic locations and schedule

What to expect

Watch this space for future media on how we care for young students.

For students

Year 7

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough
 Boostrix/Adacel
 Free
Human Papillomavirus   Gardasil 9 Free 

There are 2 injections on the same upper arm.

Year 10

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Meningococcal ACWY MenQuadfi Free

There is 1 injection on the upper arm.

Consent

Prior to our visit, your child's school will send out a link for parents and guardians to access and complete via an online portal.

  1. The online portal is family-friendly and can be accessed via mobile phone, laptop and tablet.
  2. It takes 3-4 minutes to complete.
  3. You will receive email confirmation of your consent and preferences.
  4. Consent can be changed or revoked via steps included in your original confirmation email.

We are unable to vaccinate your child on the day without completed consent.

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 to your child's school 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

Once a child is age 14, they need to access their own statement via MyGov and will not be available under parents' files.

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