Staying healthy and well is important in good times and trying times. Drought, flood, bushfires and change in prices can be a trying time for many farmers. The times when we least feel like looking after ourselves are when we need to do it the most.The National Centre for Farmer Health have a number of support services available if you need support.
Southern Grampians Shire Council conducts free immunisations for infants and school aged children as listed on the National Immunisation Program Schedule.
As a free public health service, Council is unable to facilitate requests to alter the National Immunisation Program Schedule. Indiviuals wishing to administer vaccines outside of the recommendations will need to consult with their own doctor for advice and administration of vaccines.
Childhood immunisations are scheduled at the following ages:
Birth
2 months (can be given from 6 weeks)
4 months
6 months
12 months
18 months
4 years
Students in secondary school are eligible for the following vaccines:
Year 7 students or age equivalent, 12-13 years of age:
single dose of Human Papillomavirus
single dose of Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (whooping cough)
Year 10 students or age equivalent:
single dose of Meningococcal ACWY vaccine
For more information on visit: Secondary school immunisation program - Information for secondary schools & councils | health.vic.gov.au
Immunisation records are available via: