VACCINATION INFO
Vaccination Information
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- At Birkdale Medical our consulting doctors consider vaccinations to be essential for preventing illness in children and adults.
- Routine children's vaccinations are performed by experienced Registered Nurses using free vaccines provided by Queensland Health. A record of children's vaccinations is uploaded to the government vaccine register which is freely accessible to parents.
- The doctors encourage annual influenza vaccinations. Influenza vaccinations are currently free of charge for Qld residents.
- Birkdale Medical also stocks a large range of travel vaccinations in a dedicated vaccine refrigerator. Please consult your doctor about your vaccine requirements at least four weeks prior to travel.
Covid Vaccination Clinics
Birkdale Medical administers COVID vaccines for the following age groups.
Primary Vaccination
(Adults or children who have never had a COVID vaccination).
Please note 2 vaccinations required 8 weeks apart.
Healthy Children and Adults
Age 12+ years - Pfizer vaccine for adults
Age 5 -11 years - Pfizer vaccine for children
Immunocompromised Children Aged
6 Months - 5 Years
Moderna vaccine for children
Booster Vaccinations
Boosters
Age 12+ years - Moderna Bivalent vaccine
Age 12+ years - Pfizer Bivalent vaccine
Covid Vaccination Bookings
PLEASE CALL THE RECEPTIONIST TO BOOK YOUR COVID VACCINATION.
Vaccinations Including Influenza
Vaccinations for adults and children will be continuing and can be arranged by calling reception.
INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS
Government funded influenza vaccines available for all Qld residents.
Travellers’ Health
- Most destinations require vaccinations at least four weeks prior to travel
- Common travel vaccines are kept in stock in our dedicated vaccine refrigerator.
Children’s Immunisations
- Doctors experienced in child health
- All children bulk billed during business hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
- Routine vaccinations performed by experienced Registered Nurses
- Well baby checks performed