The NSW Childhood Immunisation Schedule describes what disease each vaccine protects against and when your child should have them.
The timing of every vaccine given to children is carefully chosen by immunisation experts to make sure they are protected at an age when the disease is most common or most serious.
Timely vaccination is the best way to protect your child from serious vaccine-preventable diseases. You can check your child’s vaccine schedule using the personalised schedule tool, print a copy for your fridge or add dates to your calendar.
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What’s due: Hepatitis B vaccine.
Why it matters: Prevents babies catching hepatitis B at birth and becoming infected for life.
Learn more: Hepatitis B vaccination for babies.
What’s due: Combination vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b - Hib), pneumococcal, rotavirus, meningococcal B (Aboriginal children only).
Why it matters: Gives early protection against serious diseases, including (but not limited to) whooping cough, polio, liver disease and severe gastroenteritis.
Learn more: Vaccinations at 2 months.
Why it matters: Strengthens early protection and keeps immunity on track against these serious diseases.
Learn more: Vaccinations at 4 months.
What’s due: Combination vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b - Hib), pneumococcal (Aboriginal and medically at-risk children only).
Why it matters: Completes the infant primary series and begins yearly flu protection from 6 months of age. Flu vaccine reduces hospitalisations in young children and is free for under-5s.
Learn more: Vaccinations at 6 months.
What’s due: Meningococcal ACWY, pneumococcal, combination vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella), meningococcal B (Aboriginal children only).
Why it matters: Protects against serious illnesses, including meningococcal, pneumococcal, measles, mumps and rubella, which can lead to severe complications and long-term health impacts.
Learn more: Vaccinations at 12 months.
What’s due: Combination vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), combination vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella), Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).
Why it matters: Boosts protection against these serious diseases before childcare/preschool and children become more social.
Learn more: Vaccinations at 18 months.
What’s due: Combination vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio).
Why it matters: Strengthens long-term protection against these serious diseases before starting school.
Learn more: Vaccinations at 4 years.
What’s due: Influenza (flu) vaccine.
Why it matters: Influenza (flu) is serious. The flu vaccine reduces hospitalisations in young children and is free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years.
Learn more: Influenza information for families and young children.
Children with certain medical conditions might be eligible for additional vaccines. Speak with your GP who will be able to provide you with advice.
If your child missed a vaccine due date, speak to your GP, clinic or Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055. Catch-up vaccinations are available.
