Pneumococcal vaccination
Pneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection. It is especially serious for young children and older people. It can cause pneumonia, bloodstream infection and meningitis (inflammation of the membranes around the brain).
Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for:
- Infants and children as part of the routine childhood schedule (at 2, 4 and 12 months, with an additional dose at 6 months for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and children with specified medical risk conditions)
- Children and adolescents with specified high-risk medical conditions for pneumococcal disease
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 25+ years
- People aged 65+ years
- Adults with specified high-risk medical conditions for pneumococcal disease
Please note: the age at which pneumococcal vaccination can be administered in a pharmacy varies by state and territory. Check with your TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist beforehand to confirm eligibility in your location.
Fees may apply.
Eligibility for free NIP pneumococcal vaccination:
- Infants and children at scheduled ages (2, 4 and 12 months) under the routine childhood schedule, with an additional dose at 6 months for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
- Adolescents and adults with specified medical risk conditions
- People aged 65 years and over
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 25 years and over
Please note: the age at which pneumococcal vaccination can be administered in a pharmacy varies by state and territory. Check with your TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist beforehand to confirm whether your child or adolescent can be vaccinated in-store, or whether a GP or immunisation clinic visit is required.
My Vaccination Record
Keep track of vaccinations administered at TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies via our app, helping you stay up to date with recommended vaccines, view your vaccination history, and receive reminders for upcoming appointments.
Please note, My Vaccination Record is not linked to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and only shows vaccinations given at TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacies via our app.
How do I join My Vaccination Record?
Accessing My Vaccination Record is simple and seamless through our app.
- Download the TerryWhite Chemmart app from your app store.
- Create an account and link it to your local TerryWhite Chemmart.
- Once your TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist has administered your vaccination, go to the My Vaccinations section in the app.
- View your vaccination record and stay on track with reminders for upcoming vaccinations.
Stay informed and in control of your immunisation history with My Vaccination Record.
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