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. More information on the Vaccinate on time fact sheet.
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 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.
Children should be vaccinated on time at the following ages:
Vaccinations for children are provided by:
Find your nearest GP
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 wellbeing 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.
Information about vaccinating on time is available in:
If you are expecting a baby, it’s important to be up to date with your vaccinations.
The vaccination documents needed so your child can enrol in childcare and preschool.
To get family assistance payments, your child must have their vaccinations up to date.
The Hep B vaccine is free for babies. Find out more.
