What is a vaccination?

A vaccination is a shot that helps prevent you from getting a disease. Vaccines contain a dead or weakened form of the virus or bacteria that cause the disease. When you get a vaccine, your body is able to build up immunity to that disease.

Why are vaccinations important?

Vaccinations are important because they help protect you from diseases. Vaccines help your body build up immunity to diseases so that you are less likely to get sick from them. If everyone is vaccinated against a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread. This is referred to as ‘herd immunity.

What are the side effects of vaccinations?

The most common side effect of vaccination is soreness or redness at the injection site. You may also experience a fever, chills, or body aches. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own.

What are the risks of not being vaccinated?

If you are not vaccinated, you are at risk of getting sick from diseases that vaccines could prevent. You may also be at risk of spreading diseases to other people, particularly if you are around young children or older adults who are more vulnerable to infection.

Immunisation & Travel Vaccinations

Vaccinations in Coffs Harbour

We provide Mixed Billing immunisation programs 6 days a week in Coffs Harbour.

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Immunisations & Travel Vaccinations

GP Superclinic Coffs Harbour offers a comprehensive service for all your travel health needs. We can provide you with the latest information on disease outbreaks and immunisation requirements, as well as provide a range of vaccinations to help keep you healthy while you're away.

We also offer a full range of routine vaccinations, including those recommended by the National Immunisation Program. So, whether you're planning a trip overseas or just want to make sure you're up-to-date with your tetanus shot—we can help.

Make an appointment today on (02) 6691 3573 and let us help you stay healthy while you travel.

Bulk-billed COVID-19 vaccinations are available.

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Our Vaccination Programs

Getting vaccinated is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your family from disease. It is important to ensure that you are up-to-date with your routine vaccinations before travelling overseas.

Our Medical practice has immunisation programs dedicated to:

Childhood vaccinations - free of charge with a valid Medicare Card
Catch-up vaccinations
Covid-19 vaccines
Other commonly required vaccinations including tetanus, whooping cough (Bordetella), measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A and B, Q fever, yellow fever, polio, diphtheria
Vaccinations required for the workplace including influenza
Travel vaccinations, including typhoid fever, cholera, malaria prophylaxis, meningococcus, rabies prophylaxis
Vaccination testing to determine hepatitis B, measles, rubella status

All vaccinations provided by the Australian Immunisation Register are free of charge. If you would like more information on immunisations and travel vaccinations, please book an appointment with one of our GPs today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vaccination?

A vaccination is a shot that helps prevent you from getting a disease. Vaccines contain a dead or weakened form of the virus or bacteria that cause the disease. When you get a vaccine, your body is able to build up immunity to that disease.
Why are vaccinations important?

Vaccinations are important because they help protect you from diseases. Vaccines help your body build up immunity to diseases so that you are less likely to get sick from them. If everyone is vaccinated against a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread. This is referred to as ‘herd immunity.
What are the side effects of vaccinations?

The most common side effect of vaccination is soreness or redness at the injection site. You may also experience a fever, chills, or body aches. These side effects are usually mild and go away on their own.
What are the risks of not being vaccinated?

If you are not vaccinated, you are at risk of getting sick from diseases that vaccines could prevent. You may also be at risk of spreading diseases to other people, particularly if you are around young children or older adults who are more vulnerable to infection.

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Booking Your Vaccination

Our nursing staff administer all vaccinations during regular business hours. Vaccinations needed for study, work, or travel can be billed to the patient or, with prior consent, to their employer.

Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every year. Other vaccines are recommended for certain patients depending on their risk factors such as age, health conditions, lifestyle, occupation, or travel plans.

At the time of booking, please let us know that you require a vaccination, as well as the type of vaccination. We will then be able to inform you whether your consultation is eligible for Bulk Billing.

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