National Immunisation Program Schedule
(VALID FROM 1 NOVEMBER 2005)
Age Vaccine
Birth
• Hepatitis B (hepB) a
2 months
• Hepatitis B (hepB) b
• Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTPa)
•
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) c,d
• Inactivated poliomyelitis (IPV)
• Pneumococcal conjugate (7vPCV)
4 months
• Hepatitis B (hepB) b
• Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTPa)
•
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) c,d
• Inactivated poliomyelitis (IPV)
• Pneumococcal conjugate (7vPCV)
6 months
• Hepatitis B (hepB) b
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• Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTPa)
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•
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) c
• Inactivated poliomyelitis (IPV)
• Pneumococcal conjugate (7vPCV) e
12 months
• Hepatitis B (hepB) b
•
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) d
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• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Meningococcal C (MenCCV)
12-24 months
• Hepatitis A (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in high
risk areas) f
18 months
• Varicella (VZV)
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• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV) (Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander children in high risk ar
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• Hepatitis A (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in high
risk areas)
4 years
• Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (DTPa)
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
• Inactivated poliomyelitis (IPV)
10-13 years h
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella (VZV)
15-17 years i
• Diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis (dTpa)
15-49 years
• Influenza (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people medically
at-risk)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV) (Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people medically at-risk)
50 years and over
• Influenza (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people)
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV) (Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people)
65 years and over
• Influenza
• Pneumococcal polysaccharide (23vPPV)
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Footnotes to National Immunisation Program Schedule
a
Hepatitis B vaccine should be given to all infants as soon as practicable after birth. The greatest
benefit is if given within 24 hours, and must be given within 7 days.
b
Total of three doses of hepB required following the birth dose, at either 2m, 4m and 6m or at 2m,
4m and 12m.
c
Give a total of 4 doses of Hib vaccine (2m, 4m, 6m and 12m) if using PRP-T Hib containing vaccines.
d
Use PRP-OMP Hib containing vaccines in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in areas of
higher risk (Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia) with a dose at
2m, 4m and 12m.
e
Medical at-risk children require a fourth dose of 7vPCV at 12 months of age, and a booster dose of
23vPPV at 4 years of age.
f
Two doses of hepatitis A vaccine are required for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children living
in areas of higher risk (Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia).
Contact your State or Territory Health Department for details.
g
Contact your State or Territory Health Department for details.
h
These vaccines are for one cohort only within this age range, and should only be given if there is
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no prior history of disease or vaccination. Dose schedules may vary between jurisdictions.
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Contact your State or Territory Health Department for details.
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This vaccine is for one cohort only within this age range. Contact your State or Territory Health
Department for details.
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Further information
Please refer to the
Australian Immunisation Handbook 8th Edition, available at
www1.health.gov.au/immhandbook, for detailed information on vaccine scheduling and
administration. Further information and immunisation resources are available from the
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
Immunise Australia Program website at www.immunise.health.gov.au or b
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infoline on 1800 671 811.
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You should contact your State or Territory health department for further information on the
program specific to your State or Territory:
State/Territory
Contact Number
Australian Capital Territory
02 6205 2300
New South Wales
Public Health Unit (look under ‘Health’ in the White Pages)
Northern Territory
08 8922 8044
Queensland
07 3234 1500
South Australia
08 8226 7177
Tasmania
1800 671 738 (Tasmania only)
Victoria
1300 882 008
Western Australia
08 9321 1312
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