Immunisation overview
Immunisation is one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent illness. It also helps to stop the spread of infection and protect others.
Our Access immunisation records page details how you can request your child's vaccination history.
Vaccines for secondary school students
Council immunisation service delivers a school-based immunisation program to children living or being educated within their municipality. The Secondary School Immunisation Program (SSIP) offers free vaccines as per the National Immunisation Schedule to all eligible Year 7 and Year 10 students.
Year 7 students
- Diphtheria-tetanus-whooping cough
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Year 10 students
- Meningococcal ACWY
For further information on the Secondary School Vaccine Program, please visit Better Health Channel.
Where to get vaccinated if missed at school
There is a catch up vaccination session available that you can book through this page.
- held at Bunjil Place
- on 26 Saturday, October 2024
- from 10 am to 1 pm.
After the immunisation session
Your child must wait 15 minutes after the session to ensure they do not have any unexpected reactions to the vaccine(s). We will forward your child's immunisation records to the Australian Immunisation Register. This will allow you to receive the following:
- an immunisation history statement so your child can go to child care, kinder or school
- any family allowances relating to immunisation.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact the City of Casey Immunisation Team on (03) 9705 5200 or email vaccination@casey.vic.gov.au
Privacy policy
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