Background
Specialist immunisation services (SIS) are hospital-based immunisation clinics led by a team of specialised medical and nursing staff with expertise in vaccines and immunisation.
In Victoria, there are specialised immunisation services at Monash Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Alfred Health and Northern Health.
Purpose of SIS
These services offer vaccination encounters through walk-ins, or via formal appointments for patients with more complex vaccination needs (e.g. multiple medical conditions, antenatal vaccination, complex catch-up plans, oncology, pre- and post-transplant recipients).
SIS in Victoria are also linked with SAEFVIC, the Victorian vaccine safety service. Specialist consultation and/or vaccination under supervision may be facilitated via these services for individuals who have previously experienced a significant adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) or who are at higher risk of experiencing an AEFI.
Access and services offered
Royal Children’s Hospital Immunisation Service
Suited for:
Children of all ages and family members (*BCG appointments only available for children < 12 months of age)Services offered:
NIP and travel vaccines, catch-up vaccination (appointments required), COVID-19 vaccines (from 6 months of age), meningococcal B/ACWY, sedation services and complex vaccination needsHours of operation:
Monday to Friday 9:00 am–4:30 pm, excluding public holidaysHow to access:
Walk-ins and appointments availableHow to refer:
Immunisation clinic fax number: (03) 9345 4163
BCG clinic fax number: (03) 9345 5034
Inpatients/outpatients (seen by Immunisation Nurse Practitioners) fax number: (03) 9345 4100Location:
Ground floor opposite Parkville Café, Royal Children’s Hospital, ParkvilleContact:
Telephone: 1300 882 924 (option 2) or (03) 9345 6599 / 9345 6399
Email: [email protected]Monash Health Immunisation Service
Suited for:
All ages (*BCG appointments only available for children < 5 years of age)Services offered:
National Immunisation Program (NIP) and travel vaccines, catch-up plans and vaccination, sedation services, complex vaccination needs and COVID-19 vaccines (≥ 6 months)Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am–4:00 pm, excluding public holidays.How to access:
Walk-ins and appointmentsLocation:
Suite I, Jessie McPherson Private Consulting Suite Level 2, Monash Medical Centre, ClaytonHow to refer:
Monash Health require all referrals to be submitted from your GP via HealthLink: Monash Health referralsContact:
Telephone: (03) 9594 6320
Email: [email protected]Alfred Health Specialist Immunisation Services (AHSIS)
Suited for:
Adults only (≥ 18 years)Services offered:
Individuals who have experienced AEFI or who are at risk of experiencing AEFIHow to access:
By appointment onlyHow to refer:
Referrals can be made to Alfred Health Specialist Clinics and sent via Fax: (03) 90766938 or Email: [email protected]Contact:
Telephone: (03) 90765200Northern Health
Suited for:
Pregnant patients of Northern Health (free for those with and without medicare access)Services offered:
Antenatal vaccination only (RSV, influenza, pertussis and COVID-19)Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm (last appointment 4:15 pm)
How to access:
Walk-in service (no referral required)Location:
Level 1, opposite the Maternal Assessment Centre (MAC), Northern Hospital, Epping
Contact:
Telephone: (03) 8405 8000
Email: [email protected]
Funding
The Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Health services operate with funding from the Victorian Department of Health. Alfred Health Specialist Immunisation Service is fully funded internally by Alfred Health.
Resources
Authors: Adele Harris (Immunisation nurse, SAEFVIC, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute) and Rachael McGuire (MVEC Education Nurse Coordinator)
Date: February 2026
Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre (MVEC) staff regularly reviews materials for accuracy.
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