Immunisation
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:
http://www.onkaparingacity.com/onka/living_here/community/healthy_communities/immunisation.jsp
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.
2020
15 April 2020
20 May 2020
17 June 2020
15 July 2020
19 August 2020
16 September 2020
21 October 2020
18 November 2020
16 December 2020
Bookings
Bookings are not required for scheduled childhood vaccines. 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.
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