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Vaccinations offered at Deakin Medical Centre

Vaccination programs in 2013

Program
Information
Campus
Mantoux testing
For Health Science students - NB: Please read Immunisation guidelines for Health science students
  • Mantoux testing is available at Deakin Medical centre located in building b, please note you require 2 appointments, first appointment is the mantoux test, and the second appointment is the reading, you must attend both.
  • Mantoux testing in trimester 2 will be offered to new commencing nursing students, please contact Student Life to book an appointment.
  • The cost is $5 payable on booking the appointments at the Student Life Reception desk.  Deakin Card welcome.
Burwood
Mantoux testing
For Health Science students - NB: Please read Immunisation guidelines for Health science students
  • Geelong students please contact the medical centre and see the campus nurse for further information.
 Geelong and Warrnambool
Travel vaccinations Travel Health advice is available from all Deakin Medical Centres on campus.  Travel vaccinations are  available all year, which are cost effective for students and staff seeking vaccination prior to departure.   We advise you book a travel consultation at least 8 weeks prior to departure to ensure you complete your vaccination course.
All Campuses
Flu Vaccinations Seasonal Flu Vaccinations are available at all Deakin Medical Centres.  You need to book at appointment with the campus nurse, bring your Medicare or OSHC card to the visit and the vaccine cost is $20. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please email askanurse@deakin.edu.au.
 All Campuses

Making an appointment

If you would like to make an appointment for any of the vaccinations listed above, or for further information about vaccinations, please contact Deakin Medical Centre.

Vaccinations - further information

Please note: Whilst care has been taken to ensure that external web sites are credible sources of information, no responsibility can be taken for their content. Web-based health information does not replace the need to see an appropriate health care professional.

  • Immunise Australia Program  (Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing) - comprehensive information about immunisation and related diseases for both the general public and health professionals. It includes immunisation guidelines, the Australian immunisation schedule and access to the 8th edition of the Australian immunisation handbook.
  • Immunisation - Department of Human Services (Victoria) - information about vaccine preventable diseases, including each disease, immunisation type and side effects (also in languages other than English), local government listing for immunisation sessions, as well as a range of useful immunisation related topics.

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16th September 2013