Children's Health & Immunisations
At Yarra Glen Family Clinic, our GPs and nurses care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. All children's GP consultations are bulk billed for Medicare card holders.
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Open 5 days a week
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Childhood immunisations:
Immunisation is one of the best ways to protect your child from serious diseases such as measles, whooping cough and meningococcal disease. It also helps protect babies too young to be vaccinated and others in our community.
Free vaccines under the National Immunisation Program We provide all free childhood vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Our nurses and GPs give vaccines at the recommended ages:
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2 months
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4 months
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6 months
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12 months
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18 months
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4 years
Free flu vaccines are also available each year for children aged 6 months to under 5 years.
Catch-up vaccinations
If your child has missed a vaccine or is behind schedule, we can check their records and arrange a catch-up plan.
Kinder, childcare and school enrolment
In Victoria, children need to be up to date with their immunisations to enrol in kinder and childcare. We can help make sure your child's record on the Australian Immunisation Register is complete, so you can get their Immunisation History Statement when you need it.
What to bring
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Your child's Blue Book (child health record)
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Your child's Medicare card or your family Medicare card
After a vaccine, we'll ask you to stay at the clinic for 15 minutes so our team can make sure your child is well. Our nurses will talk you through what to expect afterwards and how to care for your child at home.
General children's health:
Caring for your child's health
From newborns to teenagers, our GPs look after children at every stage of growing up. All children's GP consultations are bulk billed for Medicare card holders.
Babies and toddlers
- Newborn and baby checks
- Feeding, settling and sleep concerns
- Growth and weight checks
- Rashes, reflux and colic
Everyday illnesses
- Coughs, colds, fevers and sore throats
- Ear infections
- Tummy bugs and upset stomachs
- Skin conditions such as eczema
Ongoing care
- Asthma management and asthma action plans
- Allergies
- Development, speech and behaviour concerns
- Referrals to paediatricians and allied health services when needed
Injuries
- Minor cuts, sprains and sports injuries
Teenage health
Teenagers can see a GP about their physical and mental health, physical health, or anything else on their mind. From age 14, young people can have their own Medicare card and talk with their GP confidentially.
If your child is seriously unwell, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Children's health Yarra Glen
Our doctors see patients for Children's Health from all over Yarra Glen, including Lilydale, Healesville, Coldstream, Chirnside Park, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn, Yering, Wandin North, Wandin South, Gruyere, Christmas Hills, Tarrawarra, Dixons Creek, St Andrews, Watsons Creek, Bend of Islands, Smiths Gully, Chum Creek, Kinglake, Castella, Kinglake Central, Strathewen, Panton Hill, and Pheasant Creek.