Vaccinations

When you may need specific vaccines or boosters

Some diseases may only affect certain groups of people or occur in specific locations. In these situations, you may require a specific vaccine or booster if you are:

• a female intending to become pregnant

• have a chronic illness

• work in specific jobs, for example, nursing

• are planning to travel overseas

• are a child.

What are common vaccinations in Australia?

Common vaccinations, which can be given at Port Sorell Medical Centre include:

• chicken pox (varicella)

• Coronavirus

• diphtheria

• haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib)

• hepatitis A

• hepatitis B

• human papilloma virus

• influenza

• measles

• meningococcal infection

• mumps

• polio

• pneumococcal disease

• rotavirus

• rubella (German measles)

• tetanus

• whooping cough (pertussis)

• Covid-19

• Travel Vaccinations

The Port Sorell Medical Centre is an approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, and can provide this vaccination and validating documentation.

What is the difference between immunisation and vaccination

• Vaccines are medicines that protect you against specific diseases.

• Vaccination involves receiving a vaccine from a healthcare professional.

• Vaccines are usually administered by an injection via needle or drops in the mouth.

• Immunisation is the process of receiving a vaccine and then becoming immune to the disease.