New online booking system
We have introduced a new online booking system from July 2023.
New features in the new online booking system include:
- managing vaccination bookings for multiple people
- vaccination summary
- improved SMS and email reminders and notifications
About our immunisation service
Knox City Council provides free immunisations to children based on the National Immunisation Program Schedule.
We also offer a range of vaccines for children and adults, including meningococcal, whooping cough, chickenpox and flu. Details and costs are listed below.
We operate immunisation sessions during the day and evening at the Knox Civic Centre.
Book an immunisation
We always recommend that you make an appointment on our online booking system in advance. If you walk in without an appointment, you will be offered the next available time which may be in a different session.
Book an immunisation or view session times
Flu vaccinations
We provide flu vaccinations at a cost. Eligible people may receive the flu vaccine for free.
Book a flu immunisation or view session times
Other vaccinations
We offer a range of paid vaccinations for children and adults. Payment can be made when you book on our online booking system.
Vaccine |
Recommended for |
Booking cost |
Meningococcal B vaccine | Infants from 6 weeks of age | $147.00 |
Meningococcal ACWY vaccine | Infants from 6 weeks of age |
$97.00 Note: This vaccine is free for children aged 12 months old, under the National Immunisation Program. |
Whooping cough vaccines | Adult household contacts and carers of infants less than 6 months of age. It is recommended that you receive the vaccine at least 2 weeks before contact with the infant, if your last dose was more than 10 years ago. | $61.00 |
Chickenpox vaccine | Children from 12 months of age |
$85.00 Note: This vaccine is free for children aged 18 months old under the National Immunisaton Program. |
Flu vaccine | Children from 5 years old, and adults |
$33.00 Note: Eligible people can receive the flu vaccine for free at Council. |
Free Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
We provide the HPV vaccine for free to people aged 12 to 25 years old, under the National Immunisation program. Bookings for this vaccination can be made through our online booking system.
Adults aged 26 years and older are usually not recommended the HPV vaccination. If you are in this age range and wish to receive the HPV vaccination, speak with your doctor for advice.
Before attending an immunisation session
Before you attend a Council immunisation session, please remember to:
- Visit the Better Health website for immunisation information
- Review the potential side effects list
Make sure everyone attending:
- is well and does not feel ill
- does not have a temperature of 37.5°C or higher
Please note: it is not necessary to take paracetamol/ibuprofen before vaccinations at Council. Paracetamol/ibuprofen is recommended before the meningococcal B vaccine.
On the day of vaccination
- Bring your Medicare card to the appointment
- Stay at the venue for at least 15 minutes after immunisation so we can observe if there are reactions
- Please report any severe reactions to Surveillance of Adverse Events Following Vaccination In the Community (SAEFVIC). You can contact SAEFVIC by phone 1300 882 924 or email saefvic@mcri.edu.au
- Please respect the privacy of our nurses and other families by not taking photos or recordings during immunisation sessions
When should your child get vaccinated?
Please refer to the National Immunisation Program Schedule for details on which vaccines your child should take and when.
The below provides extra information on the key ages when your child will get vaccinations.
Age |
Vaccination information |
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6 to 8 weeks old |
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From 4 months |
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From 6 months |
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From 12 months |
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From 18 months |
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From 4 years old |
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Extra vaccinations |
Extra vaccines are given to children with certain medical risk conditions. Talk to our Immunisation team if your child:
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Questions on vaccinations? Check out Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation or talk to your healthcare professionals.
Provide feedback on immunisation services
Please contact us if you have any feedback on Council immunisation services.
Need help?
Email health.services@knox.vic.gov.au and we will get back to you.
Or call our Health Services team on 9298 8000.