Immunisation Program
Alexandrina Council continues to offer free childhood immunisations aligned to the National Immunisation and State Immunisation schedules. Adult immunisation is also available with a fee based on the price of the vaccine; please ensure that these vaccines are pre-ordered.
This service is operated by the City of Onkaparinga on behalf of Alexandrina Council. They can be contacted by phone 8384 0666, via email immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or by visiting their website for further information.
Bookings Preferred
Appointments are now available for Alexandrina Clinics. Bookings will be prioritised however drop-in appointments will still be accommodated.
IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.
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Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine
Free JEV vaccination is available for the following eligible groups:
* People aged 2 months and older who have a primary residence in an eligible Local Government Area (LGA) ie Alexandrina Council AND spend at least 4 hours per day outdoors most days.
* People aged 2 months and older who have a secondary residence affected by the River Murray flood in an eligible postcode AND spend at least 4 hours per day outdoors most days.
* People employed in a role located in an eligible postcode below AND spend at least 4 hours per day outdoors as part of their occupation most days.
Meningococcal Updates
South Australian Meningococcal B Immunisation Program
The State Government has announced the introduction of the Meningococcal B vaccine to the schedule from the 1 October 2018, for children under the age of 1 year, and a catch-up program, to run until the end of 2019, for children under 4 years of age. These immunisations are available now from both Alexandrina Clinics.
The Meningococcal B vaccine will be included in the school based immunisation program from 2019 for high school students in year 10 and a catch-up program for students in year 11.
In addition, the vaccine will also be available as a catch-up program for 17-19 year olds through GP's or Alexandrina clinics from February 2019.
Please refer to SA Health Meningococcal B Immunisation Program for more information.
Meningococcal ACWY Immunisation Program
From 2019, the Meningococcal ACWY vaccine will be available as part of the school based immunisation program for year 10 students and a catch-up program for students up to the age of 19 years old through GP's or council clinics.
Meningococcal ACWY and Meningococcal B Vaccines available for purchase
Meningococcal B and ACWY Vaccine are also available for private sale at clinics for those that are not eligible for the above program. These vaccines will need to be pre-ordered to ensure availability.
For more information and to order please contact the Customer Service team on 8384 0666.
ALEXANDRINA CLINICS
Goolwa Clinic
Location: Alexandrina Council Large Meeting Room, Cadell Street, Goolwa
Clinic Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Strathalbyn Clinic
Location: Alexandrina Council Library, Colman Terrace, Strathalbyn
Clinic Time: 2:00pm - 3:35pm
Please note that clinics will not operate on days that are assessed as Catastrophic Fire Danger days.
2024
21 February 204
20 March 2024
17 April 2024
15 May 2024
19 June 2024
17 July 2024
21 August 2024
18 September 2024
16 October 2024
20 November 2024
18 December 2024
Bookings
Arrive within the scheduled times, bringing Medicare card and Children's Immunisation book (blue book).
Pre ordering of non-scheduled vaccines are required prior to clinic; for more information about this and to order please contact the City of Onkaparinga Customer Service team on 8384 0666.
Schools
The school immunisation program is also provided by the City of Onkaparinga to the schools within Alexandrina Council. The schools that will be serviced are:
- Mt Compass Area School - Mt Compass
- Goolwa Secondary College
- Eastern Fleurieu - Strathalbyn 7-12 campus
- Tyndale Christian College (formerly Murraylands) - Strathalbyn
More Information
For more information please contact the Immunisation Service at City of Onkaparinga on 8384 0666.
For further information on vaccination schedules please refer to:
Australian Government website at https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation