Babies and young children (under 7 years of age)
A number of immunisations are required in the first few years of a child’s life to protect the child against the most serious infectious diseases.
Children under 7 years may be eligible for free vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program Schedule Queensland (PDF, 135KB) against:
- chickenpox (varicella)
- diphtheria
- haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- hepatitis A
- hepatitis B
- measles
- meningococcal C disease
- mumps
- pneumococcal disease
- polio
- rotavirus
- rubella (German measles)
- tetanus
- whooping cough (pertussis)—babies under 6 months are at risk of serious complications from whooping cough. New parents should get an adult vaccination as soon as possible after your baby is born.
An approved nurse or doctor will give you the injection, but there may be a consultation fee. Other vaccines may be recommended for you that you will need to buy. Talk to your doctor for advice on which immunisations you need.
Some local governments provide free immunisation clinics. You can find out more information about these clinics by contacting your local council.
