The vaccines children receive at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 4 years are part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP), and are free.
You can also ask your doctor or nurse if they would recommend any ‘non-scheduled’ or ‘optional’ vaccines for your child.
The vaccinations children receive at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 4 years are all part of the National Immunisation Program (NIP). They are given to all children free of charge by the Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care.
You can also ask your doctor or nurse if they would recommend any ‘non-scheduled’ or ‘optional’ vaccines for your child. Vaccines that are not part of the NIP Schedule are usually not free. However, you can purchase them privately with a prescription from your immunisation provider or general practitioner.
Some states and territories make certain optional vaccines available to families, free of charge. Visit the immunisation information pages of your local state or territory health department for more information.
