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8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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
Referral Expectations
Referrals can be made through your General Practitioner or via the AIR service.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), 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).
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
Document Downloads
Visiting Hours
0800 to 1630
Website
Contact Details
Wakari Hospital, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
0800 468 873
Website
369 Taieri Road
Wakari
Dunedin
OTA 9010
Street Address
369 Taieri Road
Wakari
Dunedin
OTA 9010
Postal Address
Private Bag 1921, Dunedin 9054
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