Free vaccinations available under the National Immunisation Program.

Babies

Birth

• Hepatitis B (usually offered in hospital)

2 months

• Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
• Pneumococcal
• Rotavirus
• Meningococcal B ^

4 months

• Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
• Pneumococcal
• Rotavirus
• Meningococcal B ^

6 months

• Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
• Pneumococcal *

6 months to under 5 years

• Influenza (annually)

12 months

• Meningococcal ACWY
• Measles, mumps, rubella
• Pneumococcal
• Meningococcal B ^

18 months

• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox)
• Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough)
• Hepatitis A *

4 years

• Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio
• Pneumococcal *
• Hepatitis A *

^ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

* Additional vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in WA, NT, SA and Qld.

Pregnant women

• Pertussis (whooping cough)
• Influenza

Influenza can be given at any stage during pregnancy, but pertussis is recommended at 20-32 weeks. Check with your GP whether you need any other vaccinations.

Vaccinations are available at:

• your doctor
• immunisation clinics
• local councils
• community child health nurses
• some hospitals

See this guide as an infographic.