National Immunisation Program Schedule
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This article is about the National Immunisation Program Schedule in Australia. For a timeline of vaccines, see Timeline of vaccines.
The Australian National Immunisation Program Schedule sets out the immunisations Australians are given at different stages in their life.[1] The program aims to reduce the number of preventable disease cases in Australia by increasing national immunisation coverage.[1] The program starts for an Australian when they are born. Vaccinations are given at birth, then again when the baby is 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 12 months and 18 months. The immunisation schedule continues when the child is 4 years old, and then into adolescent years. The program is not compulsory and parents have the choice if they want their child vaccinated.
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National Immunisation Program Schedule | |
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Specialty | Health and Medicine |
Uses | The National Immunisation Program is designed to prevent disease in Australia. The schedule sets out all vaccines available in the program |
Frequency | The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood |
Outcomes | Vaccinations create immunity against harmful pathogens |
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