A Parent's Guide to Childhood Vaccinations

Protecting Your Children Through Vaccination

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect your children from serious diseases. The National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free vaccines for children at key ages.

The National Immunisation Program Schedule

Key vaccination milestones include:

• Birth: Hepatitis B
• 2 months: First doses of multiple vaccines
• 4 months: Second doses
• 6 months: Third doses
• 12 months: MMR, Meningococcal, and more
• 18 months: Booster doses
• 4 years: Pre-school boosters

Why Vaccinations Are Important

Vaccines protect children from potentially serious or life-threatening diseases including:

• Whooping cough (pertussis)
• Measles, mumps, and rubella
• Polio
• Meningococcal disease

Catch-up Vaccinations

If your child has missed any vaccinations, it's never too late to catch up. Our doctors can review your child's immunisation history and create a catch-up schedule.

Book a Vaccination Appointment

Keep your children protected by staying up-to-date with vaccinations. Book an appointment at Sunrise Family Medical Centre today.