The Barwon South West Public Health Unit (BSWPHU) provides a range of vaccinations across all ages for a variety of infectious diseases.

For more information on a specific vaccination including locations and bookings see below:

Click here to visit the Barwon Health Immunisation Service page.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from measles. Check if you’re protected against measles today. If you haven’t had two doses, or you don’t know, visit your GP or pharmacy for a catch-up MMR vaccine.

The MMR vaccine is free for all Victorians born during or since 1966. Vaccination is available from a wide range of immunisation providers in Victoria including GPs, pharmacies, local councils, Aboriginal Health Services.

See more information about the measles and the MMR vaccine here.

Each month our nurses run immunisation clinics across Greater Geelong. Bookings are required for all immunisation clinics.

See Barwon Health’s Immunisation Service here to make a booking in the Geelong region.

 

Pregnant women between 29 and 36 weeks are now able to access free vaccinations against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), an initiative which aims to prevent newborns requiring hospitalisation and save families hundreds of dollars.

The 2025 maternal RSV program commenced on 3 February 2025. RSV bookings for pregnant women are now available at any of our sessions.( For Belmont please use the adult session for RSV vaccination).  These are recommended for pregnant women at 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy but can be given later . vaccination during pregnancy is the safest way for you to protect your baby against the RSV and serious complications.

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is now available for eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program.

The RSV maternal vaccine:
• is recommended between 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy.
• is available for free if patients hold or are eligible for a Medicare card.
• protects newborn babies from birth and in their most vulnerable first few months of life against RSV and serious complications.
Getting a vaccine in pregnancy reduces the risk of severe RSV disease in infants less than 6 months of age by about 70%.
Eligible pregnant women can make a booking at Barwon Health’s Vaccination Centre in Belmont here or call 4215 4444 for any issues. You can also see your GP or participating pharmacies.

The 2025  infant RSV program is due to commence on 1st April. Infants  up to 8months and children up to 2 years may be recommended to receive a single dose

  • if their mother did not receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy or
  • they were born within 2 weeks of their mother receiving the RSV vaccine or
  • they or their mother have a condition that increases their risk of severe RSV

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Click here to visit the Mpox vaccinations page.

Click here to visit the COVID-19 vaccinations page.

Barwon Health Immunisation Service offers workplace flu vaccination programs. Our flexible team can visit on a day and time that suits your business best. Our trained staff will attend your business, any staff who miss out on the day can attend any of our sessions to receive their vaccines. The service charges by the vaccine. Call (03) 4215 4444 to discuss your needs, or email [email protected].

Page last updated: May 26, 2025