Immunisation
Vaccinations in Rutherford, for every age.
Childhood, school catch-up, pregnancy, flu and adult vaccines, with free National Immunisation Program vaccines for eligible people.
Protection at every stage of life.
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your family and your community from serious diseases. Our GPs and nurses provide vaccines for babies, children, teenagers, adults, pregnant women and older adults.
Rutherford Doctors is a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice in Rutherford. National Immunisation Program vaccines are free for eligible people, and consultations are bulk billed for Medicare-eligible patients. Privately purchased vaccines attract a fee.
Due for a vaccine? Book online.
How we can help.
Choose a topic to learn what is involved and when to see a GP.
Children
Free vaccines on the National Immunisation Program schedule.
Birth, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 18 months, and 4 years.
Missed vaccines can be caught up, often for free.
Needed for childcare enrolment and some family payments.
Pregnancy
Vaccines that protect you and your baby.
Ideally between 20 and 32 weeks of every pregnancy.
At any stage of pregnancy.
From 28 to 36 weeks.
Flu
A yearly vaccine for everyone aged 6 months and over.
Children 6 months to under 5, people 65 and over, pregnant women, First Nations people and people with some conditions.
Best from April, before the flu season peak.
A privately purchased vaccine attracts a fee.
Adults and older adults
Vaccines recommended as you get older.
Free for people aged 65 and over.
Free for people aged 70 and over.
Ask your GP about current recommendations.
Travel
Vaccines before overseas travel.
See a GP 6 to 8 weeks before you travel.
Most travel vaccines are privately purchased.
See our Travel health page.
Something else on your mind? Our GPs can help.
Vaccines by life stage.
Common vaccines and who they are for.
NIP schedule
Childhood vaccines
Protects against diseases such as whooping cough, measles and meningococcal.
Free under the National Immunisation Program.
High school
School vaccines
HPV, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and meningococcal ACWY.
Missed doses can be caught up with your GP.
Yearly
Flu
Free for some groups. Others can purchase privately.
Updated every year.
Pregnancy
Whooping cough in pregnancy
Protects your baby in the first months of life.
Free under the NIP.
Pregnancy
RSV in pregnancy
Helps protect your baby from RSV.
Free under the NIP.
Shingrix
Shingles
Protects against shingles and its complications.
Free for eligible people.
Pneumonia protection
Pneumococcal
Protects against pneumococcal disease.
Free for eligible people.
Private
Travel vaccines
Hepatitis A, typhoid and more, depending on your destination.
Privately purchased vaccines attract a fee.
Eligibility for free vaccines is set by the National Immunisation Program and can change. Your GP will check what you are eligible for.
Not sure what you are due for? We will check your record.
Your vaccination visit.
What to expect.
Records
We check the AIR
We can check your Australian Immunisation Register record to see what you are due for.
Wait
15 minutes
Please wait about 15 minutes after a vaccine before leaving.
Seek medical help if
- Swelling of the face or trouble breathing (call 000)
- High fever that does not settle
- A large or spreading reaction
- Any concern about how you feel
Step by step
- 1Book
Book online or by phone, and mention which vaccine you need.
- 2Check
Your GP or nurse checks you are well and answers questions.
- 3Vaccine
The vaccine is given, and recorded on the AIR.
- 4Wait
You wait about 15 minutes before leaving.
Book your vaccination.
Common side effects
A sore arm, mild fever or tiredness for a day or two are common and usually settle.
Your record
View your immunisation history in your Medicare online account or the Express Plus Medicare app.
Costs
NIP vaccines are free for eligible people, and consultations are bulk billed for Medicare-eligible patients. Privately purchased vaccines attract a fee.
Book a vaccinationVaccines by age.
Select an age group.
Due for a vaccine?
Our GPs.
Our GPs and nurses provide vaccines for all ages.
No preference? Book the first available GP.
Immunisation questions.
Are vaccines free?
National Immunisation Program vaccines are free for eligible people. Privately purchased vaccines attract a fee.
Is the consultation bulk billed?
Yes, for Medicare-eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
How do I check my vaccination record?
In your Medicare online account or the Express Plus Medicare app, or ask us.
Can my child catch up on missed vaccines?
Yes. Your GP can create a catch-up plan, and many catch-up vaccines are free.
Can I have more than one vaccine at once?
Often, yes. Your GP will advise.
This page provides general information about immunisation services at Rutherford Doctors. It is not a substitute for advice about your own health. Please book an appointment to discuss your situation. In an emergency, call 000.
