Every local health centre has a vaccination programme for babies and children. Check at the information desk to find out whether the service is provided on a walk-in basis or by appointment only.
Vaccine Schedule for Babies
|
Newborn |
Hepatitis B |
|
2 Months |
Hib, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Meningitis C |
|
4 Months |
Hib, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, and Meningitis C |
|
6 Months |
Hib, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Hepatitis B |
|
15 Months |
Hib, Polio, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Meningitis C and the "Triple Virus Vaccine" (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) |
Vaccine Schedule for School-age Children
|
3 Years |
"Triple Virus Vaccine" (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) |
|
6 Years |
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Whooping Cough |
|
12 Years |
Hepatitis B (for those who haven't received three doses) Chickenpox (for those who have not had Chickenpox) |
|
14 Years |
Tetanus and Diphtheria (adult dose) |
(This is based on the 2007 schedule. Plans are underway to add the vaccine against HPV for young girls. Ring the public helpline for the latest information.)
