MMR catch-up, records and eligibility
Eligible state-funded adult MMR services here have no patient charge. Funding includes people born during or after 1966 without evidence of two valid doses or immunity, including people without Medicare. Your pharmacist checks the records and clinical suitability.
Eligibility and suitability checked
Bring your existing vaccination records. Missing information does not prove lack of immunity. The pharmacist checks whether further information, vaccination or a referral is appropriate.
What you need to know
Who
Adults born during or after 1966 without evidence of two valid doses or immunity; eligibility is checked.
What
Record review first. Any required doses and intervals are confirmed individually.
Cost
No patient charge for eligible state-funded adult MMR services here.
Medicare
People without Medicare are included, subject to eligibility and suitability.
Access
Contact or book with the pharmacy. The pharmacist may seek advice from your treating clinician when needed.
Before vaccination
Clinical screening and informed consent are required.
Why a free adult MMR catch-up?
Measles can cause serious illness. The adult catch-up program helps eligible people address gaps in their vaccination record. Your existing doses and evidence of immunity are checked before a recommendation is made.
Birth year alone does not show whether you need another dose. Bring your AIR statement and any other records so the pharmacist can assess valid doses, clinical suitability and any information that is still needed.
Victorian state funding includes eligible adults without Medicare. At this pharmacy, eligible state-funded adult MMR services have no patient charge. Funding and suitability are confirmed individually.
The course depends on your record
Record review and assessment
Bring your records and photo ID. The pharmacist checks eligibility, suitability and consent. If a vaccination is given, allow at least 15 minutes for observation, or longer if advised.
Follow-up if another dose is needed
Some people need no additional dose, some need one and others need a catch-up course. If two doses are required, the minimum interval is four weeks. AIR records vaccinations that have been reported; a completed record is not a guarantee of immunity.
Ready to start your MMR catch-up?
Bring your records for an assessment. Any required doses and funding are confirmed before care.
What to bring
- Photo ID showing your name and date of birth (driver licence, passport, or any government ID).
- Any past immunisation records you have , AIR Immunisation History Statement (download from myGov), childhood blue book, school record, overseas record.
- Medicare card if you have one (helpful but not required for this program).
- A short list of any current medications and allergies , for the standard pre-vaccination screening.
FAQs about the MMR catch-up program
Who may qualify for state-funded adult MMR?
Victorian funding includes adults born during or after 1966 without documented evidence of two valid MMR doses or without serological evidence of immunity. It includes people without Medicare. The pharmacist confirms eligibility and suitability.
Does this funding end on 30 June 2027?
The current Victorian adult funding guidance does not state that expiry date. Ask us to confirm current eligibility when booking. An older campaign age range or end date should not be treated as the limit of the broader state funding rules.
What if my records are missing or from overseas?
Bring your AIR statement, childhood or overseas records and any existing relevant test results. Missing records do not prove lack of immunity. The pharmacist checks valid doses and evidence before recommending a next step.
How many doses will I need?
The pharmacist checks your existing valid doses and evidence of immunity. Some people need no additional dose, some need one and others need a catch-up course. When two doses are required, the minimum interval is four weeks.
What should I discuss before vaccination?
Tell the pharmacist about previous serious reactions, current illness, pregnancy or pregnancy plans, immune-suppressing conditions or medicines, and recent blood products. The clinician explains benefits, risks and alternatives.
Can I receive MMR during pregnancy?
MMR is not given during pregnancy. Tell your pharmacist if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Pregnancy should be avoided for 28 days after an MMR dose; discuss timing with your clinician.
What if I am immunocompromised?
Some immune-suppressing conditions or treatments prevent the use of MMR. The pharmacist may need advice from your treating clinician. Funding eligibility does not establish clinical suitability.
Is there a service fee?
Eligible state-funded adult MMR services at this pharmacy have no patient charge. Private vaccinations have a $20 service fee per dose, with any medicine cost confirmed separately.
Sources and further reading
- Victorian Department of Health , MMR vaccine program
- Australian Immunisation Handbook , Measles chapter
- Better Health Channel , Measles immunisation
- NCIRS , National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
- MMR vaccine page on this site
General information only, not personal medical advice. Your clinician checks your records, suitability, current guidance and funding before vaccination.
Discuss your records with the pharmacist
Walk in for your first dose, then return 4 weeks later for the second. Both free under the Victorian state-funded program.