Media Release

Friday, 2 October 2009

The next immunisation clinic will be conducted on Tuesday, 6 October 2009 between 10.00 am and 11.00 am at the Masonic Hall, Beveridge Street, Swan Hill.

Immunisations for the prevention of Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hib, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal and Meningococcal Type C, Rotavirus, Chicken Pox and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) will be given at the monthly immunisation clinic.

This session is intended for parents of babies and infants that require standard vaccinations as well as adults to catch up on any immunisations they may require. 

The following vaccines are also available at a fee but should be arranged prior to the session by contacting council's health office:

· Hepatitis A & B

· Chicken Pox

· Meningococcal Type C

New residents to the Municipality with children due for vaccinations, or any adult who requires immunisations should contact the Public Health Services, telephone 5036 2591 to make arrangements to attend this immunisation clinic.