Immunisation

Immunisation is provided for babies and children in the school program.
Vaccines include Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus and accellular pertussis (DTPa), Chicken Pox, Gardasil - Human Papilomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal C, Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Varicella (VZV) and Rotavirus.

A healthy community

Immunisation clinics are run by City of Marion at the Marion Cultural Centre and the Cove Civic Centre for children up to 7 years of age, school students and adolescents who have missed vaccinations at school.

The Council also supports immunisation services offered by local Medical Practitioners.

The below immunisation schedule will assist you to understand what immunisations your child needs.

Immunisation schedule

Age	Vaccination
Birth	Hepatitis B
6 weeks	Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, injectable Polio Haemophysis Influenza Type B and Hepatitis B Pneumococcal conjugate Rotavirus (oral)
4 months	Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, injectable Polio Haemophysis Influenza Type B and Hepatitis B Pneumococcal conjugate Rotavirus (oral)
6 months	Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, injectable Polio, Haemophysis Influenza Type B and Hepatitis B Pneumococcal conjugate
12 months	Measles, Mumps, Rubella Haemophysis influenza Type B, Meningitis C Pneumococcal conjugate Hepatitis A
18 months	Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella Diphtheria Tetanus Hepatitis A
4 years	Diphtheria Tetanus, Whooping Cough Injectable Polio

Indigenous children may be eligible for additional vaccinations.

Please contact council on 8375 6600 for further information regarding these vaccines.

Council immunisation clinics

Council Immunisation Clinics are offered for children up to the age of 7 years and catch up clinics for eligible school students. These are drop in services and no appointment is required.

Please note: To be eligible for a free vaccine at the Council Immunisation Clinic you are required to possess a Medicare card. If you do not have a Medicare card you need to see your General Practitioner for immunisation.

Immunisation clinics:
Marion Cultural Centre
First Thursday of the month
287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046 1:15pm to 3:45pm

Dates:

7 June 2018
5 July 2018
2 August 2018
6 September 2018
4 October 2018
1 November 2018
6 December 2018

Cove Civic Centre
Third Thursday of the month
1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158 10:00am to 12:00pm

Dates:

17 May 2018
14 June 2018
19 July 2018
16 August 2018
20 September 2018
18 October 2018
15 November 2018
20 December 2018

New Arrival and Refugee (NARI) clinics

The City of Marion runs "NARI" clinics which provide immunisation for people who are refugees or who are newly arrived to Australia.

The clinics are held once per month at the Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre, providing a great link to our neighbourhood centres with people who are new to our community. Bookings are by referral. Interpreters can be arranged for people accessing the clinics.

Mitchell Park Neighbourhood Centre is located at 1 Cumbria Court, Mitchell Park.

For further information please contact Pop Up Medics by calling or via email.

Possible reactions from vaccinations

Any injection may result in soreness, redness, itching, swelling or burning at the injection site for 1 to 2 days. Sometimes a small, hard lump may persist for some weeks or more. This is no cause for concern.

Vaccination	Possible reactions
Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis	Usually mild and transient. Within 24 hours. Localised pain, redness and swelling at injection site. Mild temperature (fever). An infant may be grizzly, unsettled and generally unhappy. This may persist for 24-48 hours. Drowsiness.
Haemophilus influenza type b	Usually mild and transient. Localised pain, swelling at injection site. Mild fever.
Measles, mumps, rubella	Discomfort at injection site. Usually mild and transient. The following may occur 5 to 12 days after vaccination: Low grade temperature (fever). Faint rash (not infectious). Head cold/or runny nose. Cough and/or puffy eyes. Swelling of salivary glands.
Hepatitis B	Very occasionally soreness, redness at the injection site. Low grade fever.
Inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine	Muscle aches. Localised pain, redness and swelling at injection site. Low grade temperature (fever).
Meningococcal C	Common side effects include: - Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. - Mild fever. - Lack of appetite. - Headache. Very rare side effects include: - Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). - Joint pain. - Rash.
Pneumoccocal	Common side effects include: - Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. - Fever. - Decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, drowsiness, restless sleep and irritability. Rare side effects include: - Rash (hives or weavles). Very rare side effects include: - Seizures (convulsions) and hypotonic-hyporesponsiveness episodes (flat, floppy and unresponsive).
Chicken Pox	Common side effects include: - Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site. - May develop symptoms of mild chicken pox several weeks after vaccination. Rare side effects include: - Fever. - Lung problems. - Middle ear infections.
Gardasil - Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)	Minor redness, pain, mild fever and swelling at the injection site.

What to do if you have a reaction

For mild reactions	Give extra fluids to drink. Do not overdress a baby if hot. Give paracetamol to lower fever if needed. Paracetamol should only be given in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or after contacting your doctor.
For redness or swelling	Apply a cold compress
For pain and fever	Fever may occur. Give paracetamol as directed on the packet and consult your doctor if fever persists.
For serious reactions	If you are concerned, and/or if reactions to immunisation are severe or persistent, please contact your doctor or hospital. Otherwise ring: Child and Youth Health Help Line (Phone below)

If any reaction occurs that you consider serious or unexpected, seek medical advice and report to:

Immunisation Section SA Health

Please note: Recipients of a vaccine should remain in the vicinity of the clinic for about 15 minutes after vaccination. This is to ensure that they leave in good health and are not experiencing immediate adverse reactions.

Immunisation records

For babies and children up to 7 years of age, please contact the Australian Childhood Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 or by visiting the Human Services website.

For school based immunisation records prior to 2013, please contact:

City of Marion
Community Health and Safety Unit

For school based immunisation records between 2013 - 2016, please contact:

SA Health first Solution

For school based immunisation records after 2016, please contact:

Pop Up Medics

Further information

If you would like more details about any immunisation matters, please don't hesitate to contact Council, your doctor or visit the agencies listed below.