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Immunisations

It is important to protect our residents from diseases that in previous generations were deadly. Vaccination is an important aspect of public health. By maintaining a high level of protection or immunity within the community we can prevent outbreaks of these debilitating diseases.

Vaccination Clinics

The Fraser Coast Regional Council supports the public health benefits of vaccination by providing regular FREE monthly clinics for all ages, babies through to adults. The vaccines are provided to Council free of charge in accordance with the current Immunisation Schedule as set by the National Health & Medical Research Council and by Queensland Health.

The Current Immunisation Schedule is available by clicking here.

Immunisation clinics are a joint service provided by Council and the local Community Health Nurses from Queensland Health.

Clinic Times and Locations

Hervey Bay

2nd Tuesday of each month:
Urangan Community Centre, Elizabeth Street Urangan (on the edge of the Botanic Gardens, opposite Miller Street)

4th Thursday of each month: (except December)
Community Health, The Village, 27 Torquay Road Pialba (opposite Woolworths)

Maryborough

Every Wednesday:
Community Health Centre, Bauer Wiles Complex, Winston Noble Drive (opposite Ambulance Centre).

Bookings are essential for all Immunisation Clinics and can be made by telephoning 1300 79 49 29.

School based program

In 2007 the school based immunisation program was expanded to include the vaccine Gardasil which protects against the Human papillomavirus (HPV) which causes cervical cancer.

This new vaccine was offered to girls in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 2007 and to girls in Years 8, 9 and 10 in 2008. From 2009 it will be offered to girls in Year 8.

HPV Vaccination Consent Form