Where to Get Your Baby’s Immunisation Shots in Potchefstroom

Charlene Bekker
5 hours ago
3 min read

Becoming a new mother comes with endless joys, challenges, and a fair share of responsibility. One of the most important responsibilities in your child’s early years is ensuring they receive their immunisations on time.

Vaccinations protect little ones against serious illnesses like polio, measles, whooping cough, and tuberculosis. For moms in Potchefstroom, the good news is that there are several reliable places, both public and private, where you can take your baby from birth right up to their toddler years for their shots.

Below is a guide to help you decide which option works best for you.

Public Clinics – Free but Busy

If you prefer government facilities, Potchefstroom has several clinics where childhood vaccines are given free of charge under South Africa’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation. All you need to bring along is your baby’s Road-to-Health booklet.

Boikie Tlhapi Clinic – Ikageng (Tel: 018 295 3352)
Lesego Clinic – Ikageng (Tel: 018 295 0620)
Promosa Clinic – Promosa (Tel: 018 296 0294)
Mohadin Clinic – Mohadin (Tel: 018 296 0433)
Gateway Clinic (Potchefstroom Hospital) – Hospital grounds (Tel: 018 293 2358)

These clinics are generally open weekdays during office hours. They are walk-in services, but queues can be long, so plan to arrive early.

Private Pharmacy Clinics – Convenient and Flexible

For moms who prefer shorter waiting times, private pharmacy clinics are a convenient alternative. These clinics do charge a consultation fee and vaccine cost, but they often work with medical aids.

Clicks Clinic Potchefstroom – Retief Street (Tel: 018 293 0242) Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm; 1st & last Saturday of the month 9am–1pm.

Dis-Chem Clinic Mooirivier Mall – (Tel: 018 293 3890) Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm; Sat 9am–4pm.

Both Clicks and Dis-Chem clinics have Well Baby Clinics run by qualified nurses who can administer routine immunisations, track growth milestones, and give health advice. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are often accepted if there is availability.

Paediatricians – Personalised Care

If you’d like your child’s immunisations to be managed by a specialist, Potchefstroom has experienced paediatricians offering vaccination services.

Dr. Hannelie Potgieter – Mediclinic Potchefstroom (Tel: 018 294 4504)
Dr. Rikus Hattingh – Mediclinic Potchefstroom (Tel: 018 293 7815)

These practices require appointments and charge private consultation and vaccine fees. Many moms prefer this option for the personal attention and thorough health check that comes with each visit.

Love em Madly Baby Clinic – Affordable Community Option

A wonderful addition for Potchefstroom parents is the Love em Madly Baby Clinic, open to all families with children from birth up to 12 years old.

📍 Address: Klein Kabouter Pre-school, Mc Roodelaan 376, Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom

📞 Contact: 076 531 9903

💰 Cost: R250 consultation fee per appointment (but the immunisations themselves are free)

This clinic is especially helpful for moms who want professional care without the long queues of public clinics. It combines the reassurance of a consultation with the benefit of free vaccines.

Choosing the Right Place

When deciding where to go, consider:

Budget – Government clinics are free, while private options charge fees.
Time – Public clinics can mean long waits; private clinics and Love em Madly offer more flexibility.
Extra care – Paediatricians provide more in-depth checks at each visit.

Whichever option you choose, the most important step is to keep your child’s immunisation schedule up to date. Mark the dates in your calendar, keep the Road-to-Health booklet safe, and don’t hesitate to ask questions at each visit.

Final Word

Immunisations are one of the greatest gifts you can give your child - a shield against serious diseases and a healthy start in life. Potchefstroom offers multiple trusted places for moms to access these services, whether through free public clinics, quick and easy pharmacy clinics, specialised paediatricians, or the community-based Love em Madly Baby Clinic.

No matter which route you take, your child’s protection is just a clinic visit away.