The Childhood National Immunisation Program schedule changes on 1 July 2018
12 Months
New: Meningococcal ACWY vaccine replacing meningococcal C vaccine
Change in timing: Pneumococcal vaccine now a booster at 12 months (was 6 months)
No change: Measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
18 Months
Change in timing: Hib–Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine now a booster at 18 months (was 12 months)
No change: Measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccine, diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough vaccine
Your child’s due date for their next immunisations has not changed.
Have questions?
Visit health.gov.au/immunisation
Make an appointment with your GP or other vaccination provider
Call 1800 671 811 for the National Immunisation Program Information Line
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Immunisation is still the safest and most effective way to protect our children from harmful infectious diseases.
Page published: 7 March 2017
Page reviewed: 8 October 2018