Murrindindi Shire Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service is providing free immunisations for children,five years and under, and has implemented a number of changes to the service during COVID-19 restrictions to help keep children and families safe and healthy.

Council’s Early Learning Portfolio Councillor Sandice McAulay said that although it’s a busy and challenging time of year for many parents due the COVID-19 pandemic, immunisations are important not only for the health of our children, but for the health of our community.

“All of our immunisation sessions are now being run by appointment only to help us maintain safe physical distancing requirements,” Cr McAulay said.

“An immunisation schedule is available on our website, and this provides details on locations, dates and times for each session.

“You can get in touch with one of our wonderful nurses to make an appointment by calling 0436 936 677.

“We have sessions in Yea at the Yea Shire Hall, in Kinglake at the Kinglake Ranges Children’s Centre, and in Alexandra at the Alexandra Shire Hall.

“The changes to the normal location for immunisations in both Alexandra and Yea gives us a bit more space in which to run the sessions safely.

“Sessions in Kinglake will remain at the Kinglake Children’s Centre as there is plenty of space to support physical distancing,” said Cr McAulay.

“Along with the scheduled immunisations available for children, we also provide free flu vaccinations for children from six months to five years at these sessions.

“Adults and children aged six years and over can access flu vaccinations from their local GP.

“While COVID-19 is top of everyone’s mind right now, I’d encourage people to also keep on top of their immunisations.

“And of course, please see your GP if you have any concerns about your health or your child’s health’,” Cr McAulay said.

For more information and to view our immunisation schedule please visit murrindindi.vic.gov.au and search ‘immunisation’ or give the Maternal and Child Health Service a call on 0436 936 677.