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The National Immunisation Program Schedule Queensland outlines when your child’s vaccinations should take place. Vaccinations should generally be given according to the current National Immunisation Program Schedule. If a vaccination is delayed or missed, your doctor or vaccination provider can advise about an appropriate catch-up schedule. National Immunisation Program Schedule Queensland here.
You can also download the free VacciDate app to get reminders when each vaccination is due and keep immunisation records for all the children in your family.
Book an appointment with a GP at Westridge Medical for your Child Immunisations, Pregnancy Vaccinations, Flu Vaccinations and Travel Immunisations.
It is important that your baby is fully immunised as early in life as possible to be protected from serious and life threatening diseases.
Babies are vulnerable to serious and life-threatening diseases. This is why we aim to protect babies as early in life as possible.
The best time to immunise against each disease varies. A mother’s antibodies (passed onto baby during pregnancy and via breast milk) are temporary and won’t fully protect a baby against all types of vaccine preventable diseases.
In Australia, routine childhood vaccinations begin at birth, with further vaccines recommended at different ages under the National Immunisation Program. Following the recommended schedule helps provide protection at the appropriate stages of childhood.
Some vaccines require more than one dose to provide the recommended level of protection. No vaccine provides complete protection in every person.
Certain vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy to help protect the pregnant person and baby from specific illnesses. Antibodies developed following vaccination can be passed to the baby and provide some protection during early life.
The vaccinations and timing recommended will depend on current Australian guidelines and individual circumstances. Speak with your GP or maternity care provider for advice.
More information about the recommended vaccines during pregnancy and the timing of each vaccination can be found at the pages below:
In Australia, severe influenza or ‘the flu’ is the leading cause of hospitalisation for children under 5 and can sometimes be fatal.
The flu is a disease that is easily spread and mainly affects the upper airways and lungs.
The flu is not the same as a common cold and people with the flu may have symptoms that range from mild to moderate to severe.
Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for people aged six months and over, unless medically contraindicated. Vaccination can reduce the risk of influenza and serious complications, but it does not provide complete protection or prevent every transmission.
If you travel outside Australia, you may get sick from a number of diseases that are preventable by vaccination. Different vaccines are needed for certain countries. You should consult your doctor or visit a travel health clinic six to 12 weeks before you travel.
There is no standard immunisation schedule that will suit all travellers. Different countries have different vaccination requirements. The recommended vaccines for travelling depend on a number of factors, including: