Vaccines
Routine immunisations, in plain language.
An example schedule for general information. Your clinician confirms what your child needs, and when.
Checklist
Track what has been done.
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0 of 12 marked done
Birth to 2 months
4 to 12 months
12 months and older
Yearly and older
General information only. Ask your child’s clinician what your child needs.
In more detail
What each one protects against.
Birth to 2 months
Hepatitis B
A virus that affects the liver.
Often discussed: Birth, 1 to 2 months and 6 to 18 months
Often the first one offered, soon after birth.
Rotavirus
A stomach virus that causes severe diarrhea and vomiting in babies.
Often discussed: 2 months and 4 months, sometimes 6 months
Given by mouth, not as an injection.
DTaP
Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis).
Often discussed: 2, 4 and 6 months, 15 to 18 months and 4 to 6 years
A series of doses with a booster before school.
4 to 12 months
Hib
A bacteria that can cause serious infections of the brain lining and the blood.
Often discussed: 2, 4 and 6 months, then 12 to 15 months
The number of doses depends on the brand used.
Pneumococcal
A bacteria behind ear infections, pneumonia and meningitis.
Often discussed: 2, 4 and 6 months, then 12 to 15 months
Part of the early series.
Polio (IPV)
A virus that can affect the nerves and muscles.
Often discussed: 2 months, 4 months, 6 to 18 months and 4 to 6 years
Four doses in total are common.
12 months and older
MMR
Measles, mumps and rubella.
Often discussed: 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years
Two doses in childhood.
Varicella
Chickenpox.
Often discussed: 12 to 15 months and 4 to 6 years
Two doses in childhood.
Hepatitis A
A virus that affects the liver and spreads through food or close contact.
Often discussed: 12 to 23 months, two doses 6 months apart
Often given at the 12-month visit.
Yearly and older
Influenza (flu)
Seasonal flu, which can make children quite unwell.
Often discussed: Every year from 6 months
Given each autumn. Two doses the first time.
Tdap
Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough in older children and teens.
Often discussed: About 11 to 12 years
A single booster at the preteen visit.
HPV
Human papillomavirus, a common virus linked to several cancers later in life.
Often discussed: About 11 to 12 years, two or three doses
Starting early means fewer doses.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your child’s clinician about your child. In an emergency, call your local emergency services.
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