Patients attending Perth Children's Hospital will have access to free immunisations at the hospitals new immunisation centre.
The $2.7 million dollar centre, funded by the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, was introduced to reduce hospitalisation rates and protect against serious illness.
Families who find themselves at the hospital will have access to free vaccinations without needing to book appointments.
Health Minister Roger Cook said a new immunisation centre at Perth Children's Hospital meant all children and their families could more readily access important childhood vaccinations onsite to help combat serious disease.
"Protecting Western Australian children from infectious diseases through immunisation is a high priority for the McGowan Government. Vaccination saves lives and this centre will help deliver a vital service," he said.
"The new immunisation centre is a tremendous asset for the hospital. It will help to protect children from serious illness and make it easier for families to ensure their children's immunisations are up-to-date.
"I would like to thank the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation for their significant contribution, which will help drive better health outcomes for the children of Western Australia."
The service is available to all children and families attending the hospital, as inpatients, outpatients, in the emergency department or as visitors.
Vaccinations on the Western Australian immunisation schedule can be obtained, and advice on current immunisation recommendations is also provided if requested.
On Tuesday Health Minister Roger Cook officially opened the centre.
In WA, 92.5 per cent of children under the age of five are fully vaccinated. Many children attending the hospital are overdue for routine vaccinations, including many with chronic medical conditions. The centre aims to ensure that these children are able to access vaccines before leaving the hospital.
The centre is now fully operational and is staffed by an immunisation clinical nurse consultant, a clinical nurse, specialist paediatricians, and administrative support, providing a comprehensive immunisation service, including family education and research.
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