BECOME A VACCINE SuPERHERO
Bookings are now available for children aged 5-11 years to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at Monbulk Family Clinic.
To make a booking click here or call our friendly receptionists on 9752 1455.
For children with special needs or those who might require additional support please feel free to contact our reception team on 9752 1455 who can assist you with your child's vaccination options.
To make a booking click here or call our friendly receptionists on 9752 1455.
For children with special needs or those who might require additional support please feel free to contact our reception team on 9752 1455 who can assist you with your child's vaccination options.
ABOUT THE VACCINE
A new formulation of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in children aged 5-11 years by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This approval is based on the results of a recent clinical trial demonstrating that the vaccine is highly effective and that most side effects are mild and brief.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends vaccinating this age group.
It is currently recommended that children receive two doses of the Paediatric formula Pfizer vaccine, 8 weeks apart.
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends vaccinating this age group.
It is currently recommended that children receive two doses of the Paediatric formula Pfizer vaccine, 8 weeks apart.
YOUR VACCINE APPOINTMENT
Monbulk Family Clinic is running dedicated COVID-19 vaccine session for children aged 5-11 at various times during the week as well as Saturday mornings. We have organised these separately to our older age group vaccine clinics to ensure that extra support and time is allocated for our 5-11 year old patients. This allows for a more relaxed and supportive environment.
Step 1: Preparation
Please arrive on time for your appointment and call reception on 9752 1455. Reception will then inform you where you are required to wait for that days vaccine clinic.
What you need to bring to your vaccination appointment:
Please DO NOT attend your vaccination appointment if you or your child;
Step 2: Patient Screening
Once you have been called into your appointment by a doctor or immunisation provider you will be able to discuss any questions you have about COVID-19 vaccination for your child.
Tell your immunisation provider if your child has any medical conditions or if they are taking any medications. Especially make sure to tell them if you:
Step 3: Vaccination Dose Given & Follow Up Information Provided
Your child will received the vaccine as an injection, most commonly into your upper arm. You will then receive details of any potential side effects and what to do if these occur.
Step 4: Vaccination Recorded
Your child's vaccination will be recorded in The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) by your vaccination provider, as required by Australian law. You can view your child's vaccination record online through your:
You will then be taken to a separate waiting area where you must remain for observation for at least 15 minutes after vaccination. Depending on your child's medical history, you may be asked to wait in the clinic for 30 minutes.
After you have completed the necessary waiting period you will be asked to check-out at reception so that we can ensure you are safe to leave and have waited the necessary time. Reception will also confirm your consent to bulk bill Medicare for the cost of the vaccine delivery.
Step 1: Preparation
Please arrive on time for your appointment and call reception on 9752 1455. Reception will then inform you where you are required to wait for that days vaccine clinic.
What you need to bring to your vaccination appointment:
- Medicare card with your child's details on it.
- Information about any relevant medical conditions and medications i.e. allergies, bleeding disorders, immunocompromised etc.*
- Information about any reactions that your child has had to any vaccine in the past.
- A face mask - children aged 5-11 are encouraged to wear a face mask.
- The completed consent form for your child if you have chosen to print out and complete at home.
Please DO NOT attend your vaccination appointment if you or your child;
- are unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
- are awaiting COVID-19 test results
- have tested positive with COVID-19 and you are in isolation
- are in quarantine
- are a close contact of someone with COVID-19
Step 2: Patient Screening
Once you have been called into your appointment by a doctor or immunisation provider you will be able to discuss any questions you have about COVID-19 vaccination for your child.
Tell your immunisation provider if your child has any medical conditions or if they are taking any medications. Especially make sure to tell them if you:
- Have had anaphylaxis (a type of severe allergic reaction) to any substance, or if they have an adrenaline autoinjector (e.g. EpiPen).
- Have had a reaction to any vaccine in the past.
- Have a bleeding disorder or are receiving anticoagulant therapy (a blood thinner).
- Are immunocompromised (i.e. have a weakened immune system or take immune suppressing medication).
- Have received another COVID-19 vaccine (and which brand).
- Have received any vaccine in the last 7 days.
Step 3: Vaccination Dose Given & Follow Up Information Provided
Your child will received the vaccine as an injection, most commonly into your upper arm. You will then receive details of any potential side effects and what to do if these occur.
Step 4: Vaccination Recorded
Your child's vaccination will be recorded in The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) by your vaccination provider, as required by Australian law. You can view your child's vaccination record online through your:
- Medicare account
- MyGov account
- MyHealthRecord account.
- Or you can find out how to get your immunisation history statement on the Services Australia website.
You will then be taken to a separate waiting area where you must remain for observation for at least 15 minutes after vaccination. Depending on your child's medical history, you may be asked to wait in the clinic for 30 minutes.
After you have completed the necessary waiting period you will be asked to check-out at reception so that we can ensure you are safe to leave and have waited the necessary time. Reception will also confirm your consent to bulk bill Medicare for the cost of the vaccine delivery.
VACCINE ANXIETY
We understand that the vaccination process can can be an anxious time for some children. Monbulk Family Clinic takes pride in ensuring that our clinic is a child friendly vaccination site and have created a warm and welcoming environment with great support from our nurses and doctors to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.
The following resources may also be helpful for you and your child or children prepare for the vaccination:
https://mvec.mcri.edu.au/references/needle-phobia/
The following resources may also be helpful for you and your child or children prepare for the vaccination:
https://mvec.mcri.edu.au/references/needle-phobia/
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