public immunisation clinics
NEW! 2024 Immunisation Clinic Timetable
When you immunise your loved ones, you help protect the community, and this helps to save millions of lives each year. As immunisation is one of the most cost-effective public health initiatives, it’s vital that the community builds awareness to minimise the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Eastern Health Authority provides vaccines recommended for children and adults on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to people with a current Medicare Card.
Eastern Health Authority invites residents in Adelaide’s eastern and inner-north suburbs to attend one of our immunisation clinics–both drop-in and appointment only–at no charge. Free immunisation services to residents within selected council areas.
If you‘re looking to book in an appointment ahead of time, download our current Immunisation Clinic Timetable. The timetable covers our ‘drop in’ and ‘appointment only’ clinics that are available mornings, afternoons and evenings. The clinics are open weekly, fortnightly, and monthly so they’re easy to visit in amongst your schedule.
There are different locations and times to suit your needs, you can find our 2024 Timetable here.
Please note: For travel vaccinations, you need to visit your local GP or travel vaccine service.
To read about what our cients have to say about our specialised immunisation clinics and unique services, click here
Public Clinic Locations
Burnside Council Clinic
Burnside Civic Centre
‘Coopers Room'
Cnr Greenhill & Portrush Rd
Tusmore
Campbelltown Council Clinic
The ARC Campbelltown
531 Lower North East Rd
Campbelltown
Norwood, Payneham & St Peters Council Clinic
EHA Offices
St Peters Town Hall Complex
101 Payneham Rd
St Peters
Prospect City Council
Prospect Town Hall - Payinthi
'Nailsworth & Broadview Rooms'
128 Prospect Road
Prospect
City of Unley
Unley Civic Centre
Oxford Terrace, Unley
Bring the following items to your appointment:
- Immunisation records and/or your child’s Blue Book (known as a Personal Health Record)
- Completed child consent form (under 10 years old) or adult consent form (10 years and over)
** blank consent forms are avaliable on the day at the clinic if you are unable to complete and print at home**
- Medicare Card
Meningococcal B – Bexsero
The State Government Meningococcal B (MenB) Immunisation Program provides funded MenB (Bexsero®) vaccines to eligible children and young people who are residents of South Australia and have a Medicare card.
Bexsero should be routinely administered at 6 weeks, 4 and 12 months of age. This aligns with the usual schedule points for the National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines.
For children that are not eligible under the State Government Meningococcal B Immunisation Program, parents can purchase the Meningococcal B vaccine, Bexsero, for $140.00 per dose. Contact us for further information or to discuss your child’s eligibility. Please note we cannot accept vaccines purchased from the pharmacy prior to your appointment.
For details and information from SA Health, please click here.
At risk groups
Within our community there’s groups at a much higher risk of vaccine-preventable disease. The Government recognises this and is funding a select range of vaccines for at risk groups.
Pregnant Women
The Annual Influenza Program allows pregnant women to be eligible for a free flu vaccine. It’s recommended that pregnant women receive this vaccine from their 1st trimester.
The Pertussis vaccination, also known as Whooping Cough, is best to given between 28 and 32 weeks gestation. Pregnant women can help protect their newborn and themselves by getting immunised during their 1st trimester, resulting in protective maternal antibodies transferring through the placenta. This helps provide the newborn baby with protection against whooping in the early weeks of life before childhood immunisations start.
If you have any questions about receiving the vaccination during your pregnancy, contact your us on 08 8132 3600 or your local GP.
Aboriginal
The Immunisation coverage rates are improving, but there continues to be several factors affecting Aboriginal immunisation coverage rates. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, adolescents and those over 50 will receive extra free vaccinations.
We recommend Aboriginal adolescents and adults to receive the Annual Flu and Pneumococcal vaccine. Please contact us or your local GP for further information.
Older Australians
Vaccinations are crucial for seniors aged 65 years or over. Influenza is a very contagious infection of the airways and it can be especially serious for people over 65 years old. The flu virus strains change every year and the vaccine changes every year to match these strains. The Australian Government have made it a priority to entitle those over 65 to a free annual flu vaccine.
Pneumococcal disease is another bacterial infection that is especially serious for older people. Without the vaccination it can cause pneumonia, infection of the blood and inflammation of the membranes around the brain.
The Pneumovax 23 vaccine is free for those who are over the age of 65 years.
Others at risk
If you have a chronic medical condition or are at high risk of catching Pneumococcal disease, we highly recommended to receive the Pneumovax 23 vaccine.
To find out if you be at risk, please speak with your doctor or visit this website.
Australian Immunisation Register
The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a national register that records vaccines given to children under the age of 20 years living in Australia.
The register identifies:
- National Immunisation Program.
- Immunisation School Programs.
- Privately, such as for flu or travel.
- Health professionals.
To keep track of your child’s immunisations history you can access it on the Medicare website.
Assessment of Immunisation Records
For residents within our areas that have missed any scheduled vaccinations, or have received your vaccination elsewhere in Australia or overseas, we can assess your records and schedule any over due vaccinations.
Fill in the form required, and provide a copy of your previous Immunisation History in English or translated into English, and return to us.
Do you know if your immunisation records are up to date? For more information, call us on 8132 3600 and we can help.
Can I bring my own vaccines?
In some cases a medical practitioner will complete a script for a vaccine so that the individual can purchase the medication and arrange the vaccination at their convenience. Because of the safety and regulations of vaccines and cold chain management, our Immunisation Nurses cannot administer these vaccinations.
Vaccines can be purchased from EHA directly at the time of an immunisation appointment and administered on the same day. It is best to call ahead to ensure the vaccine is in stock when your attend your immunisation appointment.
