Childhood Immunisations

You and your family are in safe hands with our immunising team.

We have fully qualified Nurses and Pharmacists, who can provide childhood vaccinations (from six months of age) under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). 

Vaccinations available

Bendigo UFS Pharmacies provide vaccinations covered under the NIP and privately. Please note, we are unable to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for children.

The following vaccinations are available:

• Childhood Immunisation Schedule
  • • For further information on vaccinations covered at each stage of the schedule visit www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/immunisation-schedule-victoria-and-vaccine-eligibility-criteria
• Influenza
• Whooping Cough
• MMR
• Meningococcal
• Other adhoc vaccines upon request. For information relating to these vaccines visit bendigoufs.com.au/vaccinations

The Victorian ‘No Jab, No Play’ legislation requires parents/carers to provide evidence that their child has received all age-appropriate NIP vaccines before enrolment in an early childhood education service can be confirmed.

All parents/carers planning to enrol their child at childcare or kindergarten in Victoria must provide the service with a current Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The statement must show that the child is up to date with all vaccinations that are due for their age or show evidence of an approved catch-up vaccination program, or have an approved medical exemption.

What vaccinations does my child need?

• 2 months
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatits B, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
  • Pneumococcal
  • Rotavirus
  • Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
• 4 months
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatits B, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
  • Pneumococcal
  • Rotavirus
  • Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
• 6 months
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatits B, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
  • Pneumococcal (Children with specified medical risk conditions)
  • Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with specified medical risk conditions)
• 6 months to 5 years (annually)
  • Influenza
• 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella
  • Pneumococcal
  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • Meningococcal B (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
• 18 months
  • Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
• 4 years
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio
  • Pneumococcal (Children with specified medical risk conditions)
  • Pneumococcal (Additional dose only for children with specified medical risk conditions)
• 5 years + (annually)
  • Influenza (Children with specified medical risk conditions)
  • Influenza (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
• Adolescents – all ages
  • Influenza (Children with specified medical risk conditions)
  • Influenza (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children)
  • Pneumococcal (Adolescents with specified medical risk conditions)
• Year 7 secondary school or equivalent (age 12-13 years)
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
• Year 10 secondary school or equivalent (14-16 years)
  • Meningococcal ACWY
• Catch up vaccines are available

Accessing my child’s immunisation history

Medicare card holders – access your child’s Immunisation History Statement through your myGov Medicare online account  the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.

Non-Medicare card holders – call the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809 or visit a Medicare service centre.

Childhood Immunisation fees

Bendigo UFS Pharmacies charge an administration fee for childhood immunisation schedule for children aged under 5 years.

For vaccinations not covered under the immunisation schedule, there will also be an additional charge to cover the cost of the vaccination.

Bendigo UFS members obtain 10% discount of the fee charged by Bendigo UFS Pharmacies.

Immunisation fees are payable at the time of appointment.