Immunisation is a proactive measure that helps stop the outbreak of preventable disease in the community.
The benefits of such preventative action outweigh the financial and health costs to our community in the case of an outbreak.
Immunising your child protects them against the effects of childhood diseases, which could have long-term effects on their growth and development.
For persons aged two months to 19 years, immunisation is available to fight diseases such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenza type b, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chicken Pox and meningococcal C.
Toowoomba Regional Council, as a registered vaccine provider, is committed to providing the regions residents with a professional and accessible public immunisation service, dedicated to reducing the incidence of vaccine-preventable communicable diseases.
Council's Immunisation Services conducts day and night clinics at the Little Street Clinic, offering free vaccinations listed on the National Immunisation Program Schedule Queensland (NIPSQ).
NIPSQ vaccines are provided courtesy of Queensland Health and vaccine administration at Council clinics by qualified health professionals is also free.
In addition to the conduct of monthly clinics, Council Immunisation Services teams now visit the city's secondary schools four times per year, offering age-applicable vaccinations.
For general information about immunisations please refer to the Australian Governments website Immunise Australia Program.
National Immunisation Program Schedule