World Immunisation Week 2025: Protecting Bondi Families, One Vaccine at a Time
Each year, World Immunisation Week is celebrated during the last week of April to promote the power of vaccines in protecting people of all ages from life-threatening diseases. In 2025, this global initiative continues to shine a light on the critical role immunisation plays in building healthy communities—especially here in Bondi.
At Ocean Medical Practice, our team of passionate female GPs and Bondi doctors are proud to support this campaign and help our patients from Bondi Road to the beaches stay protected and well-informed.
What is World Immunisation Week?
World Immunisation Week, led by the World Health Organization (WHO), raises awareness of the need for equitable and timely access to vaccines for all. This year’s theme focuses on “Humanly Possible: Immunisation for All,” highlighting how vaccines empower individuals and communities to live healthier, longer lives.
In Australia, this global campaign is supported by the National Immunisation Program (NIP), which provides free vaccines to eligible individuals to reduce the spread of preventable diseases and improve public health outcomes.
Concerning Immunisation Statistics in Australia
While Australia enjoys high overall immunisation rates, there are gaps that remain concerning:
- Only 66% of adults over 65 are vaccinated against the flu each year.
- Less than 50% of eligible adults have received the shingles vaccine.
- Childhood immunisation rates in some parts of NSW, including the Eastern Suburbs, have dropped slightly below the national target of 95%.
- Vaccine hesitancy has risen since the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding newer vaccines like RSV.
At Ocean Medical Practice – Bondi’s local medical centre, our Bondi GPs & Bondi doctors work hard to improve these numbers by building trust, answering questions, and making vaccinations easy and accessible.
The Health Benefits of Immunisation at Every Age
Immunisation protects individuals and communities including (but not limited to):
- Infants and children (1–10 years): Preventing measles, whooping cough, polio, and meningococcal disease.
- Adolescents and young adults: Guarding against HPV, meningitis, and tetanus.
- Adults and older adults: Reducing the risk of severe influenza, pneumococcal disease, shingles, and now RSV.
Vaccination not only protects the individual—it also shields vulnerable members of the community who can’t be vaccinated due to medical conditions.
Key Vaccines Making a Difference in 2025
Some of the most impactful vaccines available this year include:
🛡️ Influenza Vaccine
Protects against severe complications from seasonal flu, especially in children, pregnant women, and the elderly. It is free for eligible individuals including:
- babies and children under 5 years of age
- people aged 65 years and older
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
- people with certain medical conditions including heart disease, chronic lung conditions (including severe asthma), kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, obesity, chronic neurological conditions, blood disorders, immunocompromise, and other chronic conditions in children and adults that need regular medical follow up or hospitalisation.
🛡️ RSV Vaccine
Newly introduced for older adults and infants, the RSV vaccine is essential in preventing hospitalisations related to respiratory syncytial virus.
🛡️ Measles Vaccine
Given as part of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) schedule, this vaccine is critical in maintaining herd immunity and preventing outbreaks given an alarming increase in Measles cases. Currently the measles vaccine if free to all adults born after 1965 who is uncertain whether they have received 2 doses of the vaccine.
At Ocean Medical – Bondi’s local medical centre, our Bondi doctors & GPs on Bondi Road provide these and other essential vaccines under the National Immunisation Program or via private access.
How our team of Bondi doctors Improve Vaccination Rates
Our experienced Bondi GPs at Ocean Medical Practice, located on Bondi Road, take a holistic and personalised approach to immunisation:
- 🩺 Reviewing vaccination history during every consult
- 🩺 Sending reminders for boosters and missed doses
- 🩺 Providing tailored advice for travel, pregnancy, and chronic conditions
- 🩺 Offering same-day vaccinations in a calm, family-friendly environment
With a dedicated team of female GPs, we ensure that patients feel heard, safe, and informed when making vaccine decisions.
How Bondi Residents Can Support World Immunisation Week
There are many ways for local patients to get involved:
- ✅ Check your vaccination status with your Bondi GP
- ✅ Encourage family and friends to stay up to date
- ✅ Talk to your children’s school or daycare about vaccination
- ✅ Share trusted information about immunisation on social media
- ✅ Book a vaccine appointment at our Medical Centre on Bondi Road
Visit Ocean Medical Practice – Your Local Medical Centre in Preventative Care
At Ocean Medical Practice, our mission is simple: to keep Bondi families healthy with trusted, evidence-based care. Whether you’re seeking childhood immunisations, adult boosters, or travel vaccines, our female GPs are here to help.
Conveniently located on Bondi Road, we proudly serve patients from Bondi, North Bondi, Bronte, Waverley and surrounding suburbs. We are your local:
- Doctors on Bondi Road
- Medical Centre on Bondi Road
- GP in Bondi
- Bondi doctors committed to protecting your future
Book your immunisation appointment today with Ocean Medical Practice and help us celebrate World Immunisation Week 2025—because prevention starts with a single step.
