Childhood Immunisation

Childhood immunisation schedule

A series of free vaccinations is available for children aged 0 to 4 years to protect them against serious diseases.

The National Immunisation Program schedule outlines the routine childhood immunisations recommended for all children in Australia. Children can receive these vaccines free as long as they are on a Medicare Card or are eligible for one.

There are extra vaccines recommended for some children with certain medical conditions. Talk to your health professional to see if your child needs extra vaccines. 

See the full National Immunisation Program Schedule for more information.

AgeDiseases
Birth
  • Hepatitis B (usually offered in hospital)
2 months (can be given from 6 weeks of age)
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
  • Rotavirus
  • Pneumococcal
  • Meningococcal B – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
4 months
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
  • Rotavirus
  • Pneumococcal
  • Meningococcal B – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
6 months
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
  • Pneumococcal – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA, NT, SA and Qld
6 months to under 5 years
  • Influenza (annually)
12 months
  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • Measles, mumps, rubella
  • Pneumococcal
  • Meningococcal B – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
18 months
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough
  • Hepatitis A – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA, NT, SA and Qld
4 years
  • Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio
  • Pneumococcal – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA, NT, SA and Qld
  • Hepatitis A – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA, NT, SA and Qld

Childhood immunisation schedule magnet card

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More information

Find out more about the vaccines recommended at each age point for your child on the SKAI website.

Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation

Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation (SKAI) aims to support conversations that community members have with healthcare professionals about vaccination to help you make a decision for you and your family.
https://skai.org.au/
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