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Vaccinations
For Children and Adults
Childhood Immunisations
All routine government childhood immunisations are available at Paynesville Medical Clinic. Appointments can be booked with our practice nurses online or directly with reception.
All other Immunisations (Government or Private) are available at the clinic, but it is always wise to check first just in case the particular vaccine is nationally out of stock.
All immunisations and vaccinations given at Paynesville Medical Clinic are forwarded to the Australian Immunisation Registry. If you would like you children’s immunisation recorded in their own “Health Development Record” please remember to bring this with you.
Adult Immunisation
Immunisations required in adulthood can vary depending on your age, indigenous status, occupation, previous injury or illness, immunisation history, travel plans or if you are planning on starting a family.
For example, booster doses of childhood immunisations may be required to maintain immunity from certain diseases (such as whooping cough). If you are unsure, it’s best to speak with your doctor for more information.
Paynesville Medical Centre would like to remind you that if you are over 65 years of age you are considered ‘at risk’ and should have a pneumococcal vaccine and an annual influenza (flu) vaccine.
Click HERE to view the National Immunisation Schedule
Keeping up with Vaccinations is crucial. Vaccines can prevent up to 5% of hospital admissions.
Flu Immunisation
Influenza is a virus which is commonly transmitted from person to person through the air by coughing, sneezing, talking or touching infected surfaces or hands.
The flu is highly common, and for some at risk groups can even be fatal. At risk groups include pregnant women and people over 65 years of age.
Shingles Vaccination
Shingles is a blistering rash which is quite painful, caused by reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. Singles involves inflammation of the nerve tissue, and can appear via multiple symptoms.
Symptoms include headache, fever and flu like symptoms to start with, as well as a stinging or burning sensation prior to the appearance of a rash.
To prevent shingles, for adults aged 70 years a free Shingles vaccine is provided under the National Immunisation Program. Additionally, adults aged 71-79 are able to receive a free single catch-up dose until 31 October 2023. Prior to this vaccination you will require a consultation with your GP to assess your eligibility.