UPDATE:
The Victorian Chief Health Officer has announced the cases of hepatitis A continue to rise in Victoria with one death confirmed from the outbreak.
There are now 58 confirmed cases of hepatitis A and 'seven' likely cases. A further 16 cases are under early investigation.
EARLIER:
Hepatitis A and B, meningococcal and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are available free at Bendigo Community Health Services.
The Victorian government has confirmed the availability of the free vaccines for men who have sex with men after the state's chief health officer issued alerts for outbreaks of hepatitis A and meningococcal.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is also available free to Victorians who have injected drugs in the past year.
BCHS makes the vaccines available through our sexual health clinic or GPs based at Central and Eaglehawk.
Check your eligibility for the free vaccines:
Hepatitis A
Free two-dose course available from January 22 to December 31, 2018, for Victorians who have injected drugs in the past year or men who have sex with men.
Hepatitis B
Free to all men who have sex with men as a long-term protection against liver disease and liver cancer.
Meningococcal ACWY
The free vaccine program for all men who have sex with men has been extended until December 31, 2018.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Free for all men aged up to 26 years who have sex with men until the program ends on December 31, 2018.
Want to know more or make an appointment?
Please call us on (03) 5448 1600 to talk to our staff on the free vaccines or make an appointment with our sexual health clinic or a GP.
Learn more about all the services offered by BCHS at www.bchs.com.au