Health Services - Vaccinations
When You May Need Specific Vaccines or Boosters
Certain diseases affect specific groups of people or are prevalent in certain locations. You may require a particular vaccine or booster if you are:
- A woman planning to become pregnant
- Living with a chronic illness
- Working in specific occupations (e.g., nursing)
- Planning to travel overseas
- A child or adolescent
Immunisation vs. Vaccination:
What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between immunisation and vaccination can help you make informed decisions about your health:
Vaccines are medicines designed to protect you from specific diseases.
Vaccination is the process of receiving a vaccine, usually via injection or oral drops.
Immunisation is the outcome of vaccination, where your body builds immunity against a disease.
Receiving vaccines as recommended helps build immunity and significantly reduces the risk of contracting and spreading diseases.
Ensuring you receive the right vaccines at the right time helps protect you and those around you from preventable diseases.
Common Vaccinations in Australia
At Port Sorell Medical Centre, we offer a wide range of common vaccinations, including:
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Diphtheria
- Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza
- Measles
- Meningococcal Infection
- Mumps
- Polio
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Rotavirus
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Tetanus
- Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
- Travel Vaccinations
Travel Vaccinations
Planning an overseas trip? Make sure you’re protected! The Port Sorell Medical Centre is an approved Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre, providing vaccinations and valid documentation for travel requirements.