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Immunisation — South Canterbury
Our immunisation team in South Canterbury provide immunisation education, and vaccination clinics in schools or at home.
Contact us
To contact immunisation services in South Canterbury for:
- immunisation outreach and coordinators — phone 03 687 2435
- public health nursing — phone 03 687 2320
- the Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) — phone the regional AIR coordinator on 03 687 2317
- public enquiries on immunisation — phone the Immunisation Advisory Centre on 0800 466 863 (0800 IMMUNE) Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
Most vaccines can be booked online or over the phone.
Where to find us
Immunisation services is at:
Community Health Hub
Talbot Park
156 Otipua Road
Timaru
Services we provide
Our immunisation team provides:
- school-based immunisations — HPV (human papillomavirus) and Boostrix (diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough)
- outreach immunisation services — support for whānau who have not been able to immunise their children on time. We help with making appointments, transport, advice and information, or immunisation at home or other locations
- immunisation coordination services — support for general practices and midwives with advice, overseas immunisations, catch-ups, up-to-date information and cold-chain accreditation
- education — our coordinators are available to talk with parents, individuals and groups about immunisation as required
- clinics — for example, tuberculosisis (BCG) clinics for eligible babies and children.
Referral information
Referrals to immunisation services in South Canterbury are usually from your practice nurse or midwife. You may also refer yourself if you need outreach services or to attend a clinic for BCG.