What vaccines are mandatory for babies in Australia?
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What vaccines are mandatory for babies in Australia?
Under the NSW Public Health Act 2010 child care centres must notify the following 9 vaccine preventable diseases to the local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055:
- Diphtheria.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Measles.
- Meningococcal C.
- Mumps.
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Poliomyelitis.
- Rubella.
What weeks do babies get vaccines?
At 1 to 2 months, your baby should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases: Hepatitis B (HepB) (2nd dose) Diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (pertussis) (DTaP) (1st dose) Haemophilus influenzae type b disease (Hib) (1st dose)
Should I give my 6 week old Panadol before needles?
It’s important to give your baby paracetamol to reduce the risk of fever. It’s a good idea to have some paracetamol at home before the 2-month* vaccination visit. You can buy it from your local pharmacy or talk to your nurse, health care worker or doctor prior to vaccination.
What is the best vaccine schedule for babies?
Birth to 15 Months
| Vaccine | 2 mos | 6 mos |
|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis (DTaP: <7 yrs) | 1st dose | 3rd dose |
| Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) | 1st dose | See notes |
| Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) | 1st dose | 3rd dose |
| Inactivated poliovirus (IPV: <18 yrs) | 1st dose | ←3rd dose→ |
How long can I delay my baby vaccinations?
We can delay vaccination by 1 to 2 weeks without any problem. Don’t get worried that you delayed. There won’t be any side effects.
How long can baby vaccination be delayed?
We can delay vaccination by 1 to 2 weeks without any problem.
Should I give my baby paracetamol before Immunisations?
No paracetamol is required at the 12 month dose (see MenB booster vaccine). If you do not have any infant paracetamol liquid at home you should get some in time for your first vaccination visit. It is widely available from pharmacies and supermarkets. The Meningitis B vaccine is called Bexsero.
Is it OK if baby vaccination is delayed?
As mentioned earlier, delay in vaccination is manageable. Having said that, it is important to administer deferred doses as soon as it is feasible. Missed vaccination puts the child at risk of contracting the disease the vaccine was meant to protect against.
