Free
Childhood schedule
Childhood schedule
The routine schedule from birth through to the teenage years, free on the National Immunisation Program and recorded to the register so childcare and school records stay current.
Immunisation, for every age.
The childhood schedule, adult boosters, seasonal vaccines and catch-up if you have fallen behind. Everything on the National Immunisation Program is free, and every dose is recorded to the national register.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. No referral needed to see a GP.
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice. Standard consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
- Free on the NIPNational Immunisation Program vaccines are free
- Recorded nationallyEvery dose goes to the Australian Immunisation Register
- Bulk billedMedicare-eligible consultations, with a valid Medicare card
We are a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice
Now Accepting New Patients
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Shop 12, 297–299 Brisbane Water Drive, West Gosford NSW 2250
Open Mon–Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm
Immunisation
Free is doing a lot of work in that sentence.
The National Immunisation Program covers a long list of vaccines at no cost to you — the whole childhood schedule, several adult vaccines, and vaccines given in pregnancy. Some other vaccines, mainly travel ones, are bought privately and cost what they cost.
Whatever the vaccine, we record it to the Australian Immunisation Register. That is the record childcare, schools, employers and My Health Record all draw on, so keeping it current saves you chasing paperwork later.
Bring this with you
- Your child's blue book, or an immunisation history statement.
- Any record of vaccines given overseas — in whatever language it is in.
- A list of any medicines that affect your immune system.
- If you are pregnant, how many weeks you are.
- If you are travelling, where you are going and when you leave.
What it covers
What we give here.
Tap a card for the detail. If you are not sure what you are due for, ring us and we will look it up.
Free to age 20 for most
Catch-up
Catch-up
Missed doses can be caught up. Most National Immunisation Program catch-up is funded to age 20, and HPV to age 25. Bring whatever record you have, including from overseas.
Free to age 25
HPV
HPV
Given at school in Year 7, as a single dose for most people. Free on the National Immunisation Program up to and including age 25, so catch-up here is straightforward if it was missed.
Yearly
Influenza
Influenza
Given annually, and free on the National Immunisation Program for a number of groups including pregnant women, older adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those with certain medical conditions.
Ask us whether you are in a funded group.
Free
In pregnancy
In pregnancy
Whooping cough, influenza and RSV are all free during pregnancy through the National Immunisation Program, and they are given at particular points along the way. Your GP will tell you which apply and when.
Free for eligible adults
Shingles
Shingles
Funded on the National Immunisation Program for older adults and for some other groups. Given as two doses. Worth asking about if you are approaching the eligible age.
Free for eligible adults
Pneumococcal
Pneumococcal
Funded for older adults, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from a younger age, and for people with certain medical conditions. Ask us whether you qualify.
Usually private
Travel vaccines
Travel vaccines
Destination-dependent, and mostly bought privately rather than funded. Best arranged six to eight weeks before you fly. See our travel health page.
How it works here
Practical questions.
How do I find out what I am due for?
Ring us. We can look at your immunisation history statement and tell you what is outstanding. If you have moved from overseas, bring whatever documentation you have.
Are vaccines free?
Everything on the National Immunisation Program is free, and the consultation is bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. Vaccines not on the program — mostly travel ones — are bought privately, and reception will tell you the cost before you agree to it.
What about side effects?
A sore arm, tiredness or a mild fever for a day or two are common and expected. We will go through what to watch for, and what would warrant ringing us.
Can I have more than one at a time?
Often yes. Your GP will work out which can be given together and whether anything needs spacing.
I am immunocompromised. Is it different?
Sometimes considerably. Some vaccines need different schedules or doses, and live vaccines may not be suitable. Tell us about any medicines affecting your immune system before anything is given.
Do you record it anywhere?
Yes. Every dose goes to the Australian Immunisation Register, which is what childcare, schools, employers and My Health Record read from.
Questions
Immunisation questions.
Are vaccinations free at Gosford Doctors?
Vaccines on the National Immunisation Program are free, and the consultation is bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card. Travel vaccines and some other non-program vaccines are purchased privately — reception will tell you the cost first.
Can I catch up on missed vaccinations as an adult?
Yes. Most National Immunisation Program catch-up is funded to age 20, and HPV is funded to age 25. Bring whatever record you have, including vaccines given overseas.
Is the HPV vaccine free for adults?
It is free on the National Immunisation Program up to and including age 25, as a single dose for most people. It is given at school in Year 7, and catch-up here is straightforward.
Which vaccines are free in pregnancy?
Whooping cough, influenza and RSV are all free during pregnancy through the National Immunisation Program, and they are given at particular points in the pregnancy. Your GP will tell you which apply to you and when.
Do you record vaccinations to the national register?
Yes, every dose is recorded to the Australian Immunisation Register, which is what childcare, schools, employers and My Health Record draw on.
How far ahead should I organise travel vaccines?
Ideally six to eight weeks before you fly, because some vaccines need more than one dose or take time to become effective.
This page is general information for people in the Gosford and Central Coast area. It is not advice about your situation and it does not replace a consultation. If you are worried about a symptom, book an appointment or call us on (02) 4311 3800. In an emergency, call 000.
Book your immunisation.
Not sure what you are due for? Ring us and we will check your history first. All Medicare-eligible consultations are bulk billed for patients with a valid Medicare card.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm · Shop 12, 297–299 Brisbane Water Drive, West Gosford · Serving Gosford, West Gosford, Point Clare, Narara, Wyoming, Springfield, Tascott, Koolewong, East Gosford, Erina, Green Point and Lisarow.