Immunisation
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them. Immunisation not only protects individuals, but also others in the community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.
- All age group vaccination and catch up vaccinations – Our practice will follow the Queensland Immunisation Schedule. If you could not get the correct immunisation on time for you or for your family, do not worry, our practice staff are able to provide you with a catch up schedule in compliance with the National Immunisation Program.The Immunisation Schedule Queensland – July 2018, includes individual schedules for:
Children (under 10 years)
Children and adolescents (10 to 19 years)
Adults (above 19 years) - Refugee vaccination – We follow the Mater Hospital Refugee Health guidelines for immunisation refugees.
https://www.refugeehealthnetworkqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/APNA-Immunisation-Meryl-poster_02_05_17.pdf - AIR access – We have access to Australian Immunisation Register online. The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. We will update all your vaccinations done to the Australian Immunisation register.The AIR can record vaccines given since 1 January 1996. It includes vaccines given:
through the National Immunisation Program
through school programs
privately, such as for flu or travel.