Childhood immunisation schedule

When a large majority of our community is vaccinated, it is more difficult for diseases to spread. Babies and older adults are the most vulnerable.

Childhood immunisations are recommended to be given on time as per the National Immunisation Program (NIP). If vaccines are missed or delayed for any reason, a catch-up program may be required. Contact our Immunisation Team prior to booking.

Appointments

You can book your child in to one of our many community immunisation clinics.

Check our clinic locations and schedule

What to expect

Watch this space for future media on how we care for children.

Funded NIP vaccines

The immunisations on this page are funded for people who have or are eligible for a Medicare card as part of the NIP.

6 to 8 weeks and 4 months

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Polio, Haemophilus influenza B, Hepatitus B
 Boostrix/Adacel/Infanrix Hexa
 Free
Pneumococcal Prevenar 20 Free
Rotavirus Rotarix Free

This age has 2 injections and 1 oral vaccine.

Vaccines under age 12 months are administered into the upper legs. Easily accessible and comfortable clothing is recommended.

Optional and unfunded vaccines are available for this age group.

6 months

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough
 Boostrix/Adacel
 Free
Polio, Haemophilus influenza B, Hepatitus B Infanrix Hexa Free

There is an optional, seasonal and free flu vaccine available at this age.

There is 1 injection at this age. Vaccines under age 12 months are administered into the upper legs. Easily accessible and comfortable clothing is recommended.

Optional and unfunded vaccines are available for this age group.

12 months

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Measles, Mumps, Rubella Priorix Free
Meningococcal ACWY Nimenrix Free
Pneumococcal Prevenar 13 Free

This age has 3 injections.

Vaccines under age 12 months are administered into the upper legs. Over age 12 months, they are given into the upper arm. Easily accessible and comfortable clothing is recommended.

Optional and unfunded vaccines are available for this age group.

18 months

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox Priorix-Tetra Free
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough Infanrix/Tripacel Free
Haemophilus influenza Act-HIB Free

This age has 3 injections.

Vaccines over age 12 months, they are given into the upper arm. Easily accessible and comfortable clothing is recommended.

Optional and unfunded vaccines are available for this age group.

4 years

Protection for disease(s) Vaccine injected Fee
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping cough, Polio
 Infanrix-IPV/Quadracel Free

There is 1 injection at this age.

Vaccines over age 12 months, they are given into the upper arm. Easily accessible and comfortable clothing is recommended.

Optional and unfunded vaccines are available for this age group.

Health

Children with minor coughs and colds without fever, or those receiving antibiotics in the recovery phase of an acute illness, can all be immunised safely.

There are very few medical reasons to delay immunisation. Immunisation should only be postponed if your child is very unwell with a high fever (at or above 38.5 degrees).

No jab, no play

The Victorian Government's No Jab, No Play policy reduces the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases through increased immunisation rates.

All parents and guardians wanting to enrol their child in an early childhood service in Victoria (including kindergarten) must provide evidence that

  • the child is up-to-date with immunisations for their age or
  • has an immunisation catch-up schedule or
  • medical condition preventing them from being fully vaccinated.

Conscientious objection is not an exemption under the law.

Contact

For more information contact our Immunisation Team on 9457 9964 or at immunisation@banyule.vic.gov.au

Assistance

Only parents of children who are fully immunised, or are on a recognised catch-up schedule, can receive the child care benefit, the child care rebate and the family benefit.

About vaccines

Vaccination is recommended in the National Immunisation Schedule and associated programs offered by the Australian and Victorian Governments. This schedule and available programs are regularly updated and change as vaccines are improved.

Side effects

Vaccines can have side effects. Most reactions, such as low-grade fever and pain at the injection site are mild, short lasting and do not require special treatment.

There is a small risk of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any vaccine. Anyone that has been vaccinated will stay in the treatment area for at least 15 minutes after immunisation in case additional support is needed.

Immunisation history statement

After your visit we will upload the vaccine details to the Australian Immunisation Registry within 48 hours. To access an up-to-date immunisation history statement:

  • Go to myGov and sign in to your Medicare online account.
  • Call the Immunisation Register on 1800 653 809

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