VIVAXIM

Vivaxim (combined Hepatitis A and Typhoid) is now back in stock.

Whilst we carry an extensive range of vaccines, it is always recommended if you are after a particular vaccine that you phone the clinic on 9650 4284 to ensure it is in stock.

TIME LIMITED PROGRAM FOR PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION

A new pneumococcal vaccine, Prevenar 13 became available on the National Immunisation Program from July 2011 for infants aged 2, 4 and 6 months of age. This new vaccine provides protection again 13 strains of pneumococcal disease and replaces the existing pneumococcal vaccine Prevenar that provides protection against only 7 strains of pneumococcal disease.

The Australian Government is providing a time limited program under the National Immunisation Program to enable children who have been previously vaccinated with Prevenar to receive a free supplementary dose of Prevenar 13.

This supplementary dose provides protection against an additional six serotypes, including the particular strain of pneumococcal bacteria (called 19A) that is responsible for the majority of invasive pneumococcal disease in children under three years of age and can cause pneumonia and meningitis.

The free supplementary dose of Prevenar 13 will be available for children aged between 12 months and 35 months for a 12 month period from 1 October 2011 until 30th September 2012.

Your child will only be eligible for the free supplementary dose of Prevenar 13 if he or she is aged between 12 and 35 months of age on the day the vaccine is given. Although there are no costs associated with the vaccine, a consultation fee will apply.

More information about the pneumococcal vaccination program is available at www.immunise.health.gov.au or by phoning the Immunise Australia Program Infoline on 1800 671 811. You can also phone us on 9650 4284 and speak with our Practice Nurses.