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Australian immunisation schedule for babies and children

This table lists the routine vaccinations for babies and young children in Australia, by the age at which each dose is usually given. It follows the National Immunisation Program schedule published by the Australian Government Department of Health. The National Immunisation Program funds these vaccines for every child. Extra doses that the program funds for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, or for children with medical risk conditions, are not in the table.

When a dose has an age range, it is usually given at any point in that range.

  1. Birth

    • Hepatitis B (birth dose)Dose 1

  2. 2 months

    • DTPa-hepB-IPV-HibDose 1
    • RotavirusDose 1
    • Pneumococcal conjugateDose 1

  3. 4 months

    • DTPa-hepB-IPV-HibDose 2
    • RotavirusDose 2
    • Pneumococcal conjugateDose 2

  4. 6 months

    • DTPa-hepB-IPV-HibDose 3
    • Influenza (yearly)Dose 1 · 6 to 12 months

  5. 12 months

    • Pneumococcal conjugateDose 3
    • Meningococcal ACWYDose 1
    • MMRDose 1

  6. 18 months

    • MMRV (second measles, mumps, rubella dose)Dose 2
    • Varicella (given as MMRV)Dose 1
    • HibDose 4
    • DTaPDose 4

  7. 4 years

    • DTaP-IPV boosterDose 5

Source: National Immunisation Program schedule. TotBuddy checked this table against the source on October 25, 2026. Catch-up doses and doses for children with medical risk conditions are not listed. Schedules change, so confirm the plan for your child with your doctor or nurse.

TotBuddy is a record-keeping tool and does not provide medical advice. Follow your child's doctor's plan.