Āraimate tamariki –Tamariki immunisations

The National Immunisation Schedule outlines the FREE vaccines offered to tamariki at certain times in their life. To make a vaccination appointment contact your doctor, nurse, or healthcare provider.

If your tamariki has an ongoing medical condition that you see a paediatrician or a doctor about, ask them what extra immunisations are needed.

6-week immunisations

• Rotavirus (dose 1 of 2)
• Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hep B, and Hib (dose 1 of 3)
• Pneumococcal (dose 1 of 3)

3-month immunisations

• Rotavirus (dose 2 of 2)
• Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hep B, and Hib (dose 2 of 3)
• Meningococcal B (dose 1 of 3)

5-month immunisations

• Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hep B, and Hib (dose 3 of 3)
• Pneumococcal (dose 2 of 3)
• Meningococcal B (dose 2 of 3)

12-month immunisations

• Measles, mumps, and rubella (dose 1 of 2)
• Pneumococcal (dose 3 of 3)
• Meningococcal B (dose 3 of 3)

15-month immunisations

• Hib (booster)
• Measles, mumps, and rubella (dose 2 of 2)
• Chicken pox (single dose)

4-year immunisations

• Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, and polio (booster)

From age 9

• HPV (2 doses, 6 months apart)

From age 11

• Tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough (booster)

For more information visit immunise.health.nz