Your Family’s Health Journey: Immunisation Support at Victa Health
Thinking about immunisation? Whether it’s for your newborn, your teenager heading off to school, planning an overseas trip, or simply staying up-to-date, we know you want clear answers and care you can trust. Victa Health supports your family’s immunisation needs every step of the way.
Immunisation: More Than Just a Jab
Immunisation helps train your body’s natural defences to fight off specific illnesses, preventing serious diseases before they start. It’s a safe and proven way to protect individuals and the wider community – a cornerstone of modern healthcare that keeps us all safer. Staying current with vaccinations is crucial for ongoing protection.
Guidance Tailored to You at Victa Health
Navigating immunisation schedules can sometimes feel confusing. That’s where we come in.
- Let’s Talk: Your journey starts with a conversation. Our experienced doctors and nurses will listen to your questions, discuss your family’s health history, and provide personalised advice. We want you to feel fully informed and comfortable.
- Understanding the Schedule: We follow the National Immunisation Program (NIP). This schedule outlines routine vaccinations recommended at different ages, from babies through to adults.
- About Costs: Many vaccinations on the NIP schedule are provided at no cost if you are eligible for Medicare benefits. We can clarify this during your consultation.
- Beyond the Basics: Sometimes, additional vaccinations might be beneficial depending on your health, lifestyle, or travel plans. We can discuss these options, like extra protection against flu or specific travel-related diseases, to see if they’re right for you.
Who is Immunisation For?
It’s for almost everyone at various life stages!
- Infants & Young Children (Crucial early protection)
- School-Aged Children & Teens
- Adults (Boosters and age-specific needs)
Plus, we provide specific guidance for those who might need extra consideration, including pregnant women, individuals with certain health conditions, healthcare workers, and travellers.
Your Comfort and Safety During Immunisation
We understand you might have questions about the process or potential side effects.
- What to Expect: injection gives Most vaccines; a few are oral drops.
- Mild Reactions: It’s quite common and normal to have a mild, short-lived reaction like temporary soreness or redness at the injection site, a slight fever, or feeling tired for a day or so. This is often just a sign that the immune system is responding.
- Our Safety Commitment: Your well-being is paramount. Before any immunisation, we’ll chat about your history. While serious reactions are very rare, we ask everyone to wait at the clinic for about 15 minutes afterward. It’s a simple precaution ensuring help is immediately available if needed.
Looking After Each Other
Choosing immunisation protects you and helps shield vulnerable people in our community who may not be able to get vaccinated themselves. It’s a shared responsibility that benefits everyone. Vaccines currently help protect against over 20 significant diseases.
Specific Immunisation Services We Offer:
- Childhood Immunisations: Keeping your little ones on track with their NIP schedule. (Please book appointments for these.)
- Travel Health: Planning an adventure? We’ll help you sort out necessary travel immunisations. We provide consultations and private prescriptions (check with your private health insurer regarding coverage).
- Workplace Needs: We assist with pre-employment health assessments and required immunisations.
There are currently vaccines against 20+ diseases, including:
- Cervical cancer
- Cholera
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza
- Japanese encephalitis
- Measles
- Meningitis
- Mumps
- Pertussis
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Rabies
- Rotavirus
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Typhoid
- Varicella
- Yellow fever
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Protecting your health through immunisation is a positive choice. If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation for yourself or your family, please contact Victa Health for Immunisation Support in Perth, Australia.