Additional vaccine recommendations

Although the current Australian immunisation schedule protects against many serious diseases, there are some recommended vaccines that are partially or not funded. 

Meningococcal B vaccine

Meningococcal B vaccine has been funded since 1 July 2020 for:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants aged 2 months (from 6 weeks), 4 months and 6 months with a catch-up program available for
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children less than 2 years of age
  • People with specific medical risk factors.

For those who do not meet the funding requirements, you can purchase the vaccine at any of our community immunisation sessions. The number of doses recommended may vary due to your child's age.

Meningococcal ACW&Y

Meningococcal ACW&Y vaccine was added to the national schedule at 12 months of age from 1 July 2018. The vaccine is recommended from 6 weeks of age for early protection. It is available for purchase for all age groups at community immunisation sessions or your GP.

Chickenpox vaccine

An additional dose of chickenpox vaccine is recommended to increase protection to 95%. You can purchase this vaccine through free community sessions or your GP clinic.

Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whopping cough)

A booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) is recommended and is free for:

  • Pregnant women from 20-weeks gestation during every pregnancy.

A booster dose is recommended and can be purchased through your GP clinic and all community immunisation sessions for:

  • those who have not received this vaccine within the past 10 years and who will be in close contact with newborn infants
  • from age 50 years.

 

Non-funded vaccination costs

In addition to government-funded immunisations, we also provide non-funded vaccinations at cost price. The table below outlines the available non-funded immunisations. For all other vaccines, please contact your GP clinic.

Non-funded vaccines

Age

Immunisation

Fee (each)
5+

Influenza

$26
From 6 weeks

Meningococcal ACWY (Niminrix Brand)
Please check the current dosage recommendations

$85
From 6 weeks

Meningococcal B (Bexsero Brand)
Please check the current dosage recommendations

$145
From 12 months 

Chicken Pox
2 doses are required for those 14 years and over

$80
Adults

DiphtheriaTetanus and Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

 $61


How do I arrange a non-funded vaccination?

  1. Make an appointment online or phone 1300 368 333
  2. List the vaccine required in the notes.
  3. Payment is made during the booking process or by EFTPOS at the session.

Travel vaccinations

For travel vaccinations, contact your doctor or locate a travel clinic.

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