What childhood immunisations are available?
For our patients, we are able to give childhood vaccines against the following diseases:
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Whooping cough (pertussis)
- Poliomyelitis
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Haemophilus influenza type b
- Chicken pox
- Hepatitis B
- Meningococcal C
- Meningococcal B
- Pneumococcal infections
- Rotavirus (for babies under 6 months old)
What ages should my child receive their immunisations after birth?
Please contact the practice to make an appointment for your child to receive their immunisations at the following ages:
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 18 months
- 2 years (ATSI children)
- 4 years
Are there any reactions to immunisations?
See the following information from the Child and Youth Help website:
- After immunisations, some children may have a reaction. Most reactions, such as feeling unwell, being irritable, fever, and soreness around the injection area occur within 48 hours of having the immunisation. They are usually mild and do not last very long.
- If the child becomes obviously unwell it is probable that the child has a different health problem (eg a cold or other viral infection), and it may be wise to have the child checked by a doctor.
- Reactions to the MMR vaccine
- A reaction to the MMR vaccine may occur 5-12 days after the immunisation and may cause a mild fever, faint rash, head cold, runny nose, cough and/or puffy eyes due to the measles part of the vaccine.
- Swelling of the glands in the neck may happen about 3 weeks after the injection due to the mumps part of the vaccine.
- These reactions do not make the child infectious.
- Reactions do not usually last for more than 48 hours, and the following may help to relieve symptoms.
- Place a cold cloth on the injection site if it is red or swollen (do not place ice directly onto the skin).
- If the child has a fever or seems in pain, some paracetamol or ibuprofen may help.
- If the child is not eating as much as usual, offer some extra drinks (breast milk, formula or water).
- Many children need extra cuddling and comforting for a day or so.
Important Note
If your child has severe reactions to immunisation, or the reactions last for more than a couple of days, or if you are worried about it – contact us for an appointment or attend your local hospital.