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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.

Immunisation clinics

Immunisation clinics are provided for children up to 7 years of age, school students and adolescents who have missed vaccinations at school (up to the age of 19).

The City of Marion has partnered with the City of Onkaparinga to provide immunisation services to our residents.

We also support immunisation services offered by local Medical Practitioners.

To assist you in understanding what immunisations your child needs, please refer to the below link to access the current immunisation schedule.

Council Immunisation Clinics

Council Immunisation Clinics are offered for children up to the age of 7 years, catch up clinics for eligible school students, and people up to the age of 19. Bookings are preferred however drop in appointments will still be accommodated.

Clinic locations and times

Clinics are held monthly at two locations:

Marion Cultural Centre Clinic

First Thursday of the month

287 Diagonal Road, Oaklands Park SA 5046

1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Bookings are preferred through the booking system link below, however “drop-in” appointments will still be accommodated.

Book Marion Cultural Centre Clinic online with City of Onkaparinga

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

Cove Civic Centre Clinic

Third Thursday of the month

1 Ragamuffin Drive, Hallett Cove SA 5158

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Bookings are preferred through the booking system link below, however “drop-in” appointments will still be accommodated.

Book Cove Civic Centre Clinic online with City of Onkaparinga

Glandore Community Centre Clinic

Fourth Thursday of the month

25 Naldera Street, Glandore SA 5037

Slade Office, Slade Building

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Book Glandore Community Centre online with the City of Onkaparinga

Please note when completing the online booking form, the appointment must be made in the name of the person being vaccinated and not the caregiver.

IMPORTANT: If your child has missed multiple scheduled vaccinations, a catch-up plan may need to be developed in advance. Please contact the immunisation team prior to booking an appointment on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Should you have any technical difficulties with booking system, Please contact the immunisation team on (08) 8384 0666 or immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

Should you not be able to attend one of the above clinics, please click the link below to see other clinics offered by the City of Onkaparinga

Other Clinics offered by the City of Onkaparinga

School Immunisation Program

The school immunisation program will also be provided by the City of Onkaparinga to the schools within Marion Council.

The schools that will be serviced are:

• Emmaus

• Hallett Cove

• Hamilton

• IQRA

• Kilparrin Special School

• Sacred Heart Middle School

• Seaview

• Suneden Special School

• Sunrise

• Westminster

The dates for our visits to these schools have already been decided, however should clients wish to know what day our nurses are visiting, please contact the school directly for further information.

New Arrival and Refugee (NARI) clinics

The City of Marion provides immunisation for people who are refugees or who are newly arrived to Australia.

Bookings are by referral from the Refugee Health Service only.

Clinics may be held monthly or on an appointment basis. Interpreters can be arranged for people accessing the clinics.

Please contact the Refugee Health Service | SA Health for more information.

What if there is a reaction to the immunisation?

Possible reactions from immunisations

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.

VaccinationPossible reaction
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-hyporesponsivenessepisodes (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 weeksafter 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 swellingApply a cold compress
For pain and feverFever may occur. Give paracetamol as directed on the packet and consult your doctor if fever persists.
For serious reactionsIf 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

Women's and Children's Health Network (WCHN) Parent Helpline

This help line provides telephone information and support at any time 7 days a week (calls received between 7.15am - 9.15pm will be answered by local Parent Helpline staff; calls received outside these hours will be automatically redirected to the national healthdirect helpline).

COVID-19 vaccination locations

Refer to the Australian Government Department of Health's COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Finder or see our list of City of Marion locations below.

Immunisation records

For all immunisation records, you can contact:-

The Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 or by visiting the Australian Government Department of Human Services website.

or

The immunisation team at the City of Onkaparinga on (08) 8384 0666 or via email at immunisation@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au.

Further Information

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