Northwest Health offers numerous convenient locations in Tamworth, Werris Creek and Calala. Northwest Health aims to provide comprehensive and thoughtful medical care to families and individuals. We work hard to keep up to date with the latest medical innovations to bring you efficient personal service.
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Birth
Hepatitis B
2 Months (from 6 weeks)
Diphtheria - Tetanus - Whooping Cough
Polio
Hepatitis B
Hib
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Meningococcal B
Meningococcal B & A,C,W,Y
4 Months
Diphtheria - Tetanus - Whooping Cough
Polio
Hepatitis B
Hib
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Meningococcal B
6 Months
Diphtheria
Tetanus
Whooping Cough
Polio
Hepatitis B
Hib
Pneumococcal
12 Months
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Pneumococcal
Meningococcal B
Meningococcal A,C,W,Y
18 Months
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Chicken Pox
Diphtheria - Tetanus - Whooping Cough
Hib
Hepatitis A
Parents: Your child’s immunisation is required to be up to date before they begin child care, kindergarten or primary school.
4 Years
Diphtheria - Tetanus - Whooping Cough
Polio
Pneumococcal
Hepatitis A
5 Years
COVID-19
12-13 Schools Program
Diphtheria - Tetanus - Whooping Cough
Polio
Pneumococcal
Hepatitis A
14-16 Schools Program
Meningococcal A,C,W,Y
15 Years
Pneumococcal
All people aged less than 20 years are eligible for free catch-up vaccines. The number and range of vaccines and doses that are eligible for NIP funded catch-up is different for people aged less than 10 years and those aged 10–19 years.
Older Adolescents
Meningococcal A,C,W,Y
Meningococcal b
During Pregnancy
Influenza
Diphtheria - Tetanus - Whooping Cough
20 Years and Over
Check with Immunisation Provider
Catch up vaccines for refugees and humanitarian entrants
50 Years
Pneumococcal
65 Years
Influenza
70 Years
Pneumococcal
Shingles
71 and Over
Shingles
How to properly fit your mask
Masks should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives; the use of a mask alone is not sufficient to provide an adequate level of protection against COVID-19.
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How to use an asthma inhaler correctly
If you have asthma, you may need to use one or more asthma medications to manage the condition. It is important that you use your asthma inhaler correctly to get the full benefit of the medication you are taking.
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