Give your child the best protection. Vaccinate on time.
Vaccines are a free and safe way to provide the best protection for your child. Vaccinating on time will:
Delaying a vaccination could put your child at risk of catching a disease and becoming very sick.
If your child has a runny nose or mild cold they might still be able to get vaccinated. Talk to your doctor or nurse about your options.
The NSW Childhood Immunisation Schedule describes what disease each vaccine is protecting your child against, and when they should have them.
The timing of every vaccine is carefully chosen by immunisation experts to make sure your child protected at an age when the disease is most common or most serious.
Children should be vaccinated on time at:
Vaccination against influenza is recommended annually for everyone aged 6 months and over.
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Vaccinations for children are provided by:
Contact your local Public Health Unit on1300 066 055 about what services are available in your area.
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All vaccines approved for use in Australia have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they are safe and effective.
A vaccine must pass clinical trial phases before it can be registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Even once a vaccine has been approved by the TGA, it continues to be monitored closely to ensure the safety and well-being of all Australians.
Read more information about how vaccines are developed, tested and monitored.
For records of your child’s immunisations for childcare, preschool or school enrolment, contact the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) on 1800 653 809 to get an AIR Immunisation History Statement.
If you are expecting a baby, it’s important to be up to date with your vaccinations.
Find out what documents you need so your child can enrol in childcare, preschool or school
To get family assistance payments, your child must have their vaccinations up to date.
Babies should be vaccinated against hep B at birth, 6 weeks, 4 months and 6 months of age.
