Vaccinations
Protecting your health at every stage of life
Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to prevent illness and protect your community. At Tarneit Doctors, we offer a wide range of immunisations for children, adults, and travellers. Whether you’re keeping up with the national schedule or preparing for international travel, our team is here to provide expert advice and safe, reliable care.
How we can help
Vaccinations play a key role in reducing your risk of serious illness. We provide immunisation services that follow Australian guidelines, ensuring you and your family are up to date and protected.
What we provide
Children’s Immunisations
We follow the Australian National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule and provide protection against:
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Whooping Cough
- Polio
- Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
- Meningococcal disease
- Hepatitis B
- Pneumococcal disease
- Chickenpox
We also offer catch-up vaccinations for children who have missed part of their immunisation schedule.
Flu Vaccinations Available
Protect yourself and your family this flu season. We offer influenza (flu) vaccinations for children, adults, and eligible patients under Medicare.
- Available now
- Walk-ins welcome
- New patients accepted
Our team can advise whether you are eligible for a funded vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) or if a private vaccine is recommended.
Adult Vaccinations
Immunisations for adults help prevent serious illness and reduce the spread of disease. We provide:
- Tetanus and Diphtheria boosters
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
- Influenza (flu shot)
- Hepatitis A and B
- Pneumococcal vaccine for those at risk
- Shingles vaccine for older adults
Our team will assess your vaccination history and make recommendations based on age, lifestyle, and health conditions.
Travel Vaccinations
Heading overseas? Different regions have different vaccine requirements. We offer travel health consultations and common travel immunisations, including:
- Hepatitis A and B
- Typhoid
- Yellow Fever
- Meningococcal
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Rabies (for high-risk destinations)
- Malaria prevention (tablets or advice)
It’s best to book your travel vaccination consultation at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure.
Who can use this service
We offer vaccinations to children, adults, and travellers. Whether you’re updating your routine schedule or planning a trip overseas, our nurses and doctors are here to support you.
Fees and Medicare rebates
Many childhood and adult vaccines are fully or partially covered by Medicare.
Travel vaccinations are not typically covered, but we offer competitive rates for private patients.
For full details, please visit our Fees & Appointments page.
After-hours help
If you need urgent mental health support after hours, please contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department or a local after-hours service. In an emergency, always call 000.
