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NCIRS,
Kids Research, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network,
Cnr Haweksbury Rd &
Hainsworth St, Westmead

Post: Locked Bag 4001,
Westmead NSW 2145, Australia


E: schn-ausvaxsafety@health.nsw.gov.au

 

NCIRS is located in the Kids Research building, situated next door to The Children's Hospital at Westmead (refer to map). 
 

We are unable to provide medical advice to the general public via email. Please speak to your doctor to discuss your specific clinical situation. Your healthcare provider is advised to contact the appropriate immunisation specialist service in your state if additional clinical support is required. 

If you would like to report an adverse event following immunisation (AEFI), please visit the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website to find out how you can report AEFIs in your state or territory.

Please visit the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing for additional information on COVID-19 vaccines, eligibility and where to be vaccinated.

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By taxi

If travelling by taxi, direct the driver to drop you at the front entrance of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

By train

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is a short walking distance from Westmead Station (450 metres). If you require further information visit CityRail.

By bus

There are several bus routes to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. For further information visit Sydney Buses.

By car

Limited paid public parking including disabled parking is available in the Children's Hospital Medical Centre / visitor’s car park.

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NCIRS, Kids Research, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145 Tel (612) 9845 1433  |  Fax (612) 9845 1418  |  ABN 53 188 579 090

We acknowledge that the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is on the land of the traditional owners the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, and recognise their culture, history, diversity and their deep connection to the land. Together, through research and partnership, we aim to move to a place of equity for all. NCIRS also acknowledges and pays respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our research, staff and community are drawn.

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NCIRS, Kids Research, Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Cnr Hawkesbury Rd & Hainsworth St, Westmead Locked Bag 4001, Westmead NSW 2145 Tel (612) 9845 1433  |  Fax (612) 9845 1418  |  ABN 53 188 579 090

Our website meets the criteria for credibility and content as defined by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety.

We acknowledge that the National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (NCIRS) is on the land of the traditional owners the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, and recognise their culture, history, diversity and their deep connection to the land. Together, through research and partnership, we aim to move to a place of equity for all. NCIRS also acknowledges and pays respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations from which our research, staff and community are drawn.