Immunisation/vaccination

In the interest of public health and safety, please do not attend any of our public clinics if:

• you feel unwell, especially with any cold and flu like symptoms (i.e. sore throat, fever, cough, shortness of breath)
• have tested positive for COVID-19
• have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

If you are unwell or unsure, please contact your doctor or seek medical advice.

Appointments for immunisations can be made via our online booking system.

Note: HAIMS do not offer the COVID-19 vaccination.

Further information

For up to date advice, refer to the following:

• Department of Health
• SA Health

Contact us

• Email: info@wtcc.sa.gov.au
• Telephone: (08) 8416 6333

You will need to book using our online booking system.

Bring your Medicare card and any immunisation records if you have them.

The 2024 flu vaccine has now been released and will be available at all the public clinics from early April.

The 2024 quadrivalent flu vaccine will be used at the public clinics.

The Egg Based Quadrivalent (4 strain) consists of 2 of the Influenza A strain (Victoria and Thailand) and 2 of the influenza B strain (Austria and Phuket).

Again this year there is a specific Quadrivalent flu vaccine aimed at the over 65 year olds which has been specifically designed to boost the immune response and provide better protection for this age group.

The flu vaccine from 5 years of age to less than 65 years of age has been maintained at $20 per dose.

The flu vaccine is free for the following:

• children from 6 months to less than 5 years of age
• 65 years and older
• pregnant women
• ATSI, Indigenous people
• those with chronic medical conditions nurse will assess on the day.

At this time we prefer payments to be made with card rather than cash.

Advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is Flu vaccines can be co-administered (that is, given on the same day) with COVID-19 vaccines.

For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the SA Health website where you can check your eligibility for the vaccination.

For all individuals aged 10 - 19 years

All individuals aged 10 - 19 years will need an assessment of their immunisation status to clarify their vaccination history; check the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Information will be entered into the AIR if it has not been recorded and catch-up vaccines provided if needed.

Refugees and other humanitarian entrants aged 10 - 19 will need an assessment of their immunisation status. Once an assessment of any existing vaccination records and other relevant clinical information is undertaken a catch-p plan will be developed. The objective of a catch-up vaccination is to complete a course of age appropriate vaccinations and provide optimal protection as quickly as possible.

For refugees and other humanitarian entrants aged 20 years and over (ongoing)

All refugees and other humanitarian entrants aged 20 years and over will need an assessment of their immunisation status. Once an assessment of any existing vaccination records and other relevant clinical information is undertaken a catch-up plan will be developed. The objective of a catch-up vaccination is to complete a course of age appropriate vaccinations and provide optimal protection as quickly as possible. Contact HAIMS.

For non-Medicare card holders immunisation histories will need to be reviewed offsite before immunisation can occur. These need to be translated and legible and emailed to admin@haims.com.au.

Missed your school immunisation visit? Catch-ups are available free at any of our clinics.

Find out how immunisation works, the myths and the realities.

• Department of Health
• SA Health
• History of vaccines
• Australian Academy of Science

Free scheduled vaccines for children and adolescents include:

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Hepatitis B
• Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella
• Meningococcal C
• Meningococcal B
• Polio
• Pneumococcal
• Chickenpox
• Rotavirus
• HPV (Human Papilloma Virus).

Vaccinations for adults and children for a fee (free for some groups):

• Chickenpox
• Hepatitis A and B
• Influenza
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Whooping Cough.

Please note: We only administer vaccines purchased at the clinic.