Immunisations in General Practice

Childhood and Adolescent Immunisations:

• Our doctors in Heritage Medical Practice Wahroonga are able to administer all government required childhood, adolescent and adult vaccinations.
• Any missed vaccinations from the school vaccination program are available free of charge in our general practice.
• We keep all government vaccines on site.
• The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) can be contacted for information about or statements for your child's immunisation history through the myGov site or at 1800 653 809.

Your child’s immunisation history on the AIR can help you when you need proof of immunisation for preschool or school enrolment. You will get a statement when your child turns 18 months old as well as five years old, or you can request one at any time. You can check the AIR to see if your child meets the immunisation requirements for some family assistance payments, such as the Family Tax Benefit Part A supplement, Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate.

Adult Immunisations:

• The Influenza vaccination is recommended from April to September each year and is free to patients aged over 65 years, pregnant women and people with chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
• We also stock the private influenza vaccine for all age groups.
• Shingles vaccination is available for free for patients aged between 70-79 years old.
• Tetanus and MMR vaccinations are also available free of charge.
• Pregnant women are eligible to have free Whooping Cough and Influenza vaccinations.

For information about which vaccinations are recommended at different ages you can review the National Immunisation Program Schedule website.