Keeping yourself and your loved ones healthy is our priority. At Ivanhoe Family Doctors, we understand the importance of vaccinations in preventing infectious diseases. We offer a comprehensive range of vaccinations for all ages, ensuring you’re protected throughout your life.
Prioritising Immunisation for Optimal Health
Here’s what we offer:
- Vaccinations for newborns and infants: We follow the recommended childhood immunisation schedule to protect your child from preventable diseases like measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, and rotavirus.
- Childhood booster shots: Timely booster shots are crucial to maintain immunity throughout childhood and adolescence.
- Adult vaccinations: We offer a variety of recommended vaccinations for adults, including tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) booster, influenza (flu) vaccine, shingles vaccine, pneumococcal vaccine, and more.
- Travel vaccinations: Planning a trip overseas? We can advise on the necessary vaccinations for your destination and ensure you have the proper protection against travel-related illnesses like yellow fever, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A & B.
- Monkeypox vaccine: We are now offering the Monkeypox vaccine to help prevent serious illness. Learn more about eligibility on our dedicated Monkeypox Vaccination page.
Benefits of vaccinations:
- Disease prevention: Vaccinations are highly effective in preventing infectious diseases and their complications.
- Herd immunity: Widespread vaccination protects not only individuals but also the entire community, especially those who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions.
- Reduced healthcare costs: Vaccinations help prevent serious illnesses, reducing the burden on healthcare systems.
Don’t wait to get vaccinated. Schedule an appointment with your GP today and discuss your immunisation needs.
The recommended immunisation schedule for newborns and infants includes:
Hepatitis B: Administered at birth, 2 months, and 6 months.
DTPa-Hib-IPV: Administered at 2, 4, and 6 months (combines diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type B, and polio).
Pneumococcal vaccine (13vPCV): Administered at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months.
Rotavirus: Administered at 2, 4, and 6 months (third dose may vary based on vaccine brand).
Influenza: Annually for children 6 months to less than 5 years.
Meningococcal B: For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in specified regions.
Recommended vaccinations for adults include:
Tetanus-containing booster: Every 10 years.
Influenza: Annually.
Shingles: For individuals aged 50 and over.
Pneumococcal: For individuals aged 50 and over, especially those with certain medical risk factors.
Travel vaccinations: Depending on your destination.
Recommended adult vaccinations include Tdap booster, flu shot, shingles vaccine, and pneumococcal vaccine. The specific vaccinations you need may vary depending on your age, health, and lifestyle. Consult with your GP for personalised advice.
The influenza virus changes every year, so it’s recommended to get a flu shot annually for optimal protection.
We can provide information on recommended vaccinations for your travel destination. We also recommend visiting the Department of Health website for the latest travel health advice.
Vaccinations are generally safe and effective. Mild side effects like soreness at the injection site may occur. Consult with your GP if you have any concerns about vaccine safety.
