Childhood Immunisation
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. The risks of these diseases are far greater than the very small risks of immunisation.
The Mid North Coast Local Health District Childhood Immunisation Service is available to all children under the age of 5. Clinics are staffed by accredited child and family health nurses and provide immunisation for the following infectious diseases:
- diphtheria
- tetanus
- pertussis (whooping cough)
- polio
- pneumococcal
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
- Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
- hepatitis B
- varicella (chicken pox)
- rotavirus
- meningococcal ACWY
- meningococcal B (Aboriginal children).
Making an appointment
- GP consent/request is not required.
- Immunisation clinics are by appointment only. Please phone your nearest location as listed below to make an appointment.
- Please bring your Medicare card for Australian Immunisation Register update and your My Personal Health Record (Blue Book).
Further information about immunisation, immunisation programs, myths and realities is available from NSW Health and Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation.