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Immunisation

Immunisation is provided for babies and children in the school program. Vaccines include Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus and accellular pertussis (DTPa), Chicken Pox, Gardasil - Human Papilomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal C, Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Varicella (VZV) and Rotavirus.

A Healthy Community

Immunisation clinics are run by Marion Council at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and the Hallett Cove Library for children up to 7 years of age.

The council also supports immunisation services offered by local Medical Practitioners.

Council runs special catch-up immunisation clinics for school students and adolescents who have missed vaccinations at school.

The below Immunisation Schedule will assist you to understand what immunisations your child needs.

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 Immunisation schedule
 Age 
 Vaccination 
 Birth
  • Hepatitis B (given in hospital)

 2, 4  and 6
 months

  • Haemophilis Influenzae type B / Hepatitis B
  • Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis / Inactivated poliomyelitis
    vaccine (injectable)
  • Pneumococcal conjugate
  • Oral Rotavirus

 12 months

  • Haemophilus influenza type B
  • Measles/mumps/rubella
  • Meningococcal C

 18 months

  • Chicken Pox

 4 years

  • Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis / Inactivated poliomyelitis
    vaccine (injectable)
  • Measles/mumps/rubella
Indigenous children may be eligible for additional vaccinations.
Please contact Council on 8375 6600 for further information regarding these vaccines.
 
Medical practitioners offering immunisation
Download a list of Immunisation Local GP Services(111 kb)with immunisation clinics as well as those which bulk bill for this important service.
 
 
Council immunisation clinics
Council clinics are offered at Child and Youth Services at Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and at the Hallett Cove Library for children up to the age of 7 years. To book an appointment, please phone Council on 8375 6600.
 
Please note: To be eligible for a free vaccine at the Council Immunisation Clinic you are required to possess a Medicare card. If you do not have a Medicare card you are required to see your General Practitioner for immunisation.
 

Children, Youth and Family Services
(First Thursday of month)
Westfield Marion
Level 3, Office Tower
297 Diagonal Road
Oaklands Park SA 5046
From 10:00am - 1:00pm

 Upcoming dates:

 

  • January - no clinic
  • 7 February 2013
  • 7 March 2013
  • 4 April 2013
  • 2 May 2013

 

 
  • 6 June 2013
  • 4 July 2013
  • 1 August 2013
  • 5 September 2013
  • 3 October 2013
  • 7 November 2013
  • 5 December 2013

Hallett Cove Library
(Third Thursday of month)
1 Zwerner Drive
Hallett Cove SA 5158
From 10:00am - 12:00noon

Upcoming dates:

 

  • January - no clinic
  • 21 February 2013
  • 21 March 2013
  • 18 April 2013
  • 16 May 2013

 

 
  • 20 June 2013
  • 18 July 2013
  • 15 August 2013
  • 19 September 2013
  • 17 October 2013
  • 21 November 2013
  • 19 December 2013

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School catch-up clinics

Catch up immunisation clinics will be held on the dates below for those children who missed a vaccination at school:

  • Wednesday 10 July 2013 - 3.30pm till 5.00pm
  • Wednesday 9 October 2013 - 3.30pm till 5.00pm

The clinics are held at the City of Marion Administration building 245 Sturt Road, Sturt. No appointment is neccessary

 

Possible reactions from vaccinations

Any injection may result in soreness, redness, itching, swelling or burning at the injection site for 1 to 2 days. Sometimes a small, hard lump may persist for some weeks or more. This is no cause for concern.

 Vaccination
 Possible Reactions

 Diphtheria, tetanus and
 acellular pertussis

  • Usually mild and transient.
  • Within 24 hours.
  • Localised pain, redness and swelling at injection site.
  • Mild temperature (fever).
  • An infant may be grizzly, unsettled and generally unhappy.
    This may persist for 24-48 hours.
  • Drowsiness.

 Haemophilus influenza type b

  • Usually mild and transient.
  • Localised pain, swelling at injection site.
  • Mild fever.

 Measles, mumps, rubella

  • Discomfort at injection site.
  • Usually mild and transient.
  • The following may occur 5 to 12 days after vaccination.
  • Low grade temperature (fever).
  • Faint rash (not infectious).
  • Head cold/or runny nose.
  • Cough and/or puffy eyes.
  • Swelling of salivary glands.

 Hepatitis B

  • Very occasionally soreness, redness at the injection site.
  • Low grade fever.

 Inactivated poliomyelitis
 vaccine

  • Muscle aches.
  • Localised pain, redness and swelling at injection site.
  • Low grade temperature (fever).

 Meningococcal C

  • Common side effects include:
       - Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.
       - Mild fever.
       - Lack of appetite.
       - Headache.
  • Very rare side effects include:
       - Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
       - Joint pain.
       - Rash.

 Pneumoccocal

  • Common side effects include:
      - Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.
       - Fever.
      - Decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness,
       restless sleep and irritability.
  • Rare side effects include:
       - Rash (hives or weavles).
  • Very rare side effects include:
       - Seizures (convulsions) and hypotonic-hyporesponsiveness
       episodes (flat, floppy and unresponsive).

 Chicken Pox

  • Common side effects include:
       - Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site.
       - May develop symptoms of mild chicken pox several weeks
       after vaccination.
  • Rare side effects include:
       - Fever.
       - Lung problems.
       - Middle ear infections.

 Gardasil - Human Papiloma
 Virus (HPV)

  • Minor redness, pain, mild fever and swelling at the injection site.
 
What to do if you have a reaction

 For mild
 reactions:

 
  • Give extra fluids to drink.
  • Do not overdress a baby if hot.
  • Give paracetamol to lower fever if needed. Paracetamol should only be given in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or after contacting your doctor.

 For redness or swelling:

  • Apply a cold compress.
 For pain and
 fever: 
  • Fever may occur. Give paracetamol as directed on the packet and consult your doctor if fever persists. 
 For serious
 reactions:
 
  • If you are concerned, and/or if reactions to immunisation are severe or persistent, please contact your doctor or hospital.
    Otherwise ring:
    Child and Youth Health Help Line
    Tel: 1300 364 100 (24 hours daily, 7 days a week)


If any reaction occurs that you consider serious or unexpected, seek medical advice and report to:

CYH Parent Help Line
Phone: 1300 364 100

SA Immunisation Coordination Unit
Phone: (08) 8226 7177

Please note: Recipients of a vaccine should remain in the vicinity of the clinic for about 15 minutes after vaccination. This is to ensure that they leave in good health and are not experiencing immediate adverse reactions.

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Further information

If you would like more details about any immunisation matters, please don't hesitate to contact Council on (08) 8375 6600, your doctor or visit the agencies listed below.