Immunisation Service

Immunisation is a safe and effective way of providing protection against harmful diseases.

A comprehensive immunisation service is now available to all children and their families attending PCH. The service is comprised of specialist paediatricians and experienced immunisation nurses. It provides an opportunity for children and families to get routine vaccinations, advice and education regarding current immunisation recommendations and to meet the vaccination needs of medically at-risk children. 

The Stan Perron Immunisation Centre

All children and families attending PCH have the opportunity to visit the Stan Perron Immunisation Centre for scheduled routine and overdue vaccinations on the WA Immunisation Schedule.

The service is free of charge, with no appointment or referral required. The Stan Perron Immunisation Centre is a walk-in clinic open to all children.

• Children with complex immunisation requirements, such as those whose high-risk medical conditions require individualised immunisation plans.
• Children who have experienced or who are at risk of an adverse event following immunisation.
• Children and adolescents with severe needle phobia or those who are unable to be vaccinated in the community.
• Travel advice and vaccinations for children with medical comorbidities (excluding the BCG vaccine, which is only available at the Anita Clayton Centre). Please note, travel vaccines are available on private prescription.
• Vaccine hesitant families who remain open to vaccination discussions following initial primary care support.

For all clinic related enquiries please contact pch.sica@health.wa.gov.au

Referrals

All Specialist Rooms, GP’s and WACHS referrers are being advised to direct all non-urgent referrals for PCH outpatient services to the Central Referral Service.

Referrers are encouraged to review the PCH ‘Pre-Referral guidelines’ for guidance on eligibility and suitability for some types of referrals.

Needle anxiety in children and young people

We've collated a series of resources to help parents, families and immunisation providers who may have a child or young person who is experiencing needle anxiety.

Significant adverse events following immunisation

For adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) refer to the WA vaccine safety surveillance (WAVSS) website (external link) and submit an AEFI report. 

How to refer

No referral is required to access Stan Perron Immunisation Centre.

All Specialists, GP’s and WACHS referrers are advised to direct all non-urgent referrals for PCH outpatient services to the Central Referral Service.  

Referrers are encouraged to review the PCH ‘Pre-Referral guidelines’ for guidance on eligibility and suitability for some types of referrals.

Generally, outpatient referrals will be scheduled within 3-6 months with some referrals booked earlier or later depending on circumstances and clinic availability.