What are the 6 week vaccinations SA?
Vaccines at 6 weeks of age
- Diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough.
- Hepatitis B.
- Haemophilus type b (Hib)
- Meningococcal B as part of the State Government Meningococcal B Immunisation Program.
- Pneumococcal.
- Polio.
- Rotavirus, the first dose is given at 6 to 14 weeks of age.
What ages do babies have their vaccinations?
Babies are given a variety of vaccines within their first 18 months of life. Under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), vaccines are provided for free at birth 2, 4, 6, 12 and 18 months. The primary series of vaccinations are given at 2, 4, and 6 months.
What vaccinations are compulsory for children?
Under the NSW Public Health Act 2010 child care centres must notify the following 9 vaccine preventable diseases to the local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055:
- Diphtheria.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Measles.
- Meningococcal C.
- Mumps.
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Poliomyelitis.
- Rubella.
When do you get 6 week Immunisations?
Childhood vaccines
| Age | Disease | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Hepatitis B | Within 7 days of birth (ideally within 24 hours) |
| 6 weeks | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, polio | |
| Pneumococcal | ||
| Rotavirus | Dose 1 limited to 6-14 weeks of age |
What are the 8 week vaccinations?
At 8 weeks, your baby will have immunisations against:
- diphtheria.
- tetanus.
- pertussis (whooping cough)
- polio.
- Haemophilus influenzae type b ( Hib )
- hepatitis B.
- rotavirus.
- meningococcal group B disease ( MenB )
How long are babies unsettled after immunisation?
Some children could feel a little unwell or unsettled for a day or two after they get their vaccinations. Most of the common reactions will last between 12 and 24 hours and then get better, with just a little bit of love and care from you at home.
How long after vaccinations are babies fussy?
Most often, these symptoms start within 24 hours of the shot. They most often last 3 to 5 days.