Vaccine Preventable Diseases | Southern

Public Service, Infectious Diseases, Immunisation

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Description

Childhood Outreach Immunisation service and Immunisation Coordinator support

Childhood Immunisation
It is important that immunisations, starting at Pregnancy, are completed on time to prevent disease, but it is never too late to start or continue. For all immunisations make an appointment at your general practice (family doctor).
Children are entitled to free immunisations for:

tetanus
diphtheria
pertussis (whooping cough)
rotavirus
polio
Hib
hepatitis B
pneumococcal disease
measles
mumps
rubella
chickenpox (varicella)
human papillomavirus (HPV)
meningococcal B

When your baby is born, he/she/they will be registered, with your consent, on the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) and all your child’s immunisations will be recorded.

Useful Links:
www.moh.govt.nz/immunisation
www.immune.org.nz/

Vaccination Pathway documents;

Application for Local Immunisation Programme 01-01-21 - 31-12-22

Application for Initial Approval as an Authorised Vaccinator

Application for Renewal of Approved Authorised Vaccinator

Referral Expectations

Referrals can be made through your General Practitioner or via the AIR service.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around