Childhood Immunisation

Immunisation is one of the most cost effective public health interventions by which to maintain and protect the health of the population via the reduction, elimination and eradication of preventable communicable diseases. Immunisation protects not only the individual but the wider community from the spread of infection and disease by decreasing the number of vulnerable people in the population.

HRCC provides free government funded vaccinations for infants, secondary school children and adults each month, in accordance with the National Immunisation Schedule.

Council also offers ‘catch up’ immunisation programs for children immunised overseas.  If your child has been immunised overseas, please contact the immunisation coordinator on immunisation@hrcc.vic.gov.au to discuss your requirements.

Please note:

  • All sessions are appointment based
  • Please bring your child’s Child Health Learning and Development Record (green book) and your child’s Medicare card with you
  • Please reschedule if you or someone in your household is unwell.

Regular Immunisation Sessions - Available Bookings

  • Horsham Rural City Council has transitioned to the Vitavo booking system
  • Bookings for Immunisations are now made via Vitavo (press on green ‘book an appointment’ button below, which takes you to the Vitavo webpage)
  • You need to register yourself and then add any children/dependants.
  • Ensure you have access to email and your child’s Medicare number (these are required to create an account)
  • You can then book a date, venue and time.
  • After making your booking, you are able to edit or cancel this booking using the Vitavo homepage. Simply log into your dashboard and click EDIT.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

If you need assistance when booking, please contact Council on 53829777

RESOURCES

Immunisation Sessions - July to September 2025(PDF, 520KB)

How to Book Immunisation on Vitavo(PDF, 222KB)

Vitavo Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 64KB)

School Immunisation Sessions

School Immunisation Sessions

  • Council's Immunisation team attend secondary schools to deliver vaccinations to school aged children in years 7 and 10.
  • Vaccinations provided to school aged children are Gardasil, Boostrix and Menquadfi.
  • Information on school immunisations is sent out through the individual colleges.

For more information on Secondary School immunisations visit the Department of Health ImmuneHero website.

Resources:

Your Immunisation Records

Your Immunisation Records

Council reports vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register. To access these records, or to get a copy of an immunisation history, visit your myGov account.

How to access your vaccination history

Alternatively you can call the Australian Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809 or visit the Services Australia website.

Useful Immunisation Resources & Information

Pre Immunisation Checklist   Vaccine Side Effects
     
About Childhood Immunisation
   No Jab, No Play Information
     
Get the Vax On Time / MCH App   How to report Adverse Events following Immunisation
     
Australian Immunisation Handbook   Current Victorian Immunisation Schedule & Eligibility Criteria
     
Sharing Knowledge about Immunisation   Family Tax Benefit - Immunisation and Health Check Requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Immunisation Team

 

immunisation@hrcc.vic.gov.au

 

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