What we do
The Immunisation team at Monash Health provides several services to the community:
- National Immunisation Program Schedule (NIP) to current inpatients and outpatients
- Pertussis (whooping cough) and influenza immunisation for pregnant women
- Assistance with complex immunisation issues
- Review of catch-up immunisation plans and advice
- Immunisation Adverse Event Management
- Immunisation Outpatient Clinic
- Immunisation resource for healthcare providers delivering vaccines in primary care
- Sedation pathway for patients with needle phobia and anxiety associated with vaccine administration.
- All sedation appointments require a referral, please contact the team for more information.
- BCG clinic for children up to the age of 5 years with GP referral.
- All BCG referrals must be submitted by your GP via HealthLink and must include the following:
- Patient details including date of birth
- Address and contact mobile number
- Medicare card number including Ref No.
- Estimated date of travel
Omission of these details may delay the booking of an appointment. Please note, we no longer accept emailed or faxed referrals.
Please contact the team on the details below for further information.
Our team can also support immunisations for high-risk/special-risk groups, including:
- Haematology
- Infection and Immunity
- Renal
- Respiratory
- Cardiology
- Transplantation
- Antenatal
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
COVID-19 vaccinations
The Monash Health Immunisation service is currently providing COVID-19 vaccinations to Monash Health patients and employees only. Please contact the team on the details below to find out more.
ATAGI recommendations regarding a 2023 dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
MPOX vaccinations
MPOX vaccinations are now available to people at risk.
For more information on vaccination, see Victorian mpox (monkeypox) vaccination program guidelines and the changes to vaccine eligibility guidelines (Department of Health Victoria).
Monash Health’s South East Public Health Unit is also working with health partners in the south east of Melbourne to deliver free vaccinations to people at high-risk of contracting MPOX. Read more about MPOX vaccination and clinic locations at https://sephu.org/monkeypox/
Mpox immunisation providers
Find your local mpox immunisation provider | Better Health Channel
Influenza vaccinations
Free flu vaccination is available for all Monash Health patients, their families, and caregivers aged 6 months and older.
Located in Suite I Jessie McPherson Private Consulting Suite, immunisations are open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:45pm. No appointments are necessary.
To get in touch and learn more, our contact details can be found below.
Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccinations
The Bacillus Calmette–GuĂ©rin (BCG) vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis (TB). The BCG vaccine does not prevent someone being infected with the bacteria that causes TB, but it prevents the development of the disease. TB is not common in Australia therefore BCG vaccine is not part of the routine vaccination schedule. However, the vaccine is recommended for children travelling to stay with family or friends in countries with a high rate of TB. Â
Who can receive a BCG vaccine at Monash ImmunisationÂ
- Children up to the age of 5 years, travelling to stay with family or friends in countries with a high rate of TB infections Â
- It can be given from birth onwardsÂ
- Babies whose parents and/or carers have TBÂ
ReferralsÂ
Monash Immunisation BCG clinics will only accept referrals with a known travel date for children under the age of 5 years travelling to TB endemic countries. Monash Immunisation BCG clinics are fully booked at least 6 months in advance If travel is anticipated within this time frame, please contact one of the following private travel clinicsÂ
Private BCG ClinicsÂ
- Travel Clinics Australia – Caulfield & Williams LandingÂ
- Family Immunisation & Travel Specialists – Cabrini & Narre Warren
- Offspring Hawthorn
- Craigieburn Specialist Consulting
- Medical One QV CBD – 3 mths – 3 yrs.Â
- Kids Travel Doc AltonaÂ
- Mike Starr RCHÂ
- The Childrens Private Medical Group
- Wyndham Private Medical CentreÂ
- Travel Vaccination Health Â
BCG vaccine side effects includeÂ
- A small lump at the injection site, followed by a small ulcer (an open sore) a few weeks later. Â
- The ulcer is usually less than a centimetre in diameter and may last from a few weeks to a few months before healing to a small, flat scar.Â
- A rare side effect is a large abscess (collection of pus) at the injection site.Â
Learn more about immunisations
Immunisation – Australian Government Department of Health
Learn more about immunisation on the Australian Government website.
Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre
Up-to-date vaccine information for healthcare professionals, parents and the public.
Contact the Immunisation team at Monash Health
Email is our preferred method of contact and the best way to ensure you receive a response in a timely manner.
Address
Monash Medical Centre – Clayton
Suite I Jessie McPherson Private Consulting Suite
Level 2 – Main Building
246 Clayton Road, Clayton VIC 3168
Turn right when entering the front doors of the hospital.
Located inside Jessie McPherson Private Hospital (Suite I).
Phone
Hours
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3.45pm
No appointments necessary unless for BCG vaccinationsÂ
No weekends or public holidays