Children and adolescents
(10 - 19 years of age)
School-aged kids get free vaccinations to protect them from diseases. Want to know your child’s free immunisation schedule? Or need to catch up with vaccinations you may have missed when they were younger? Find out here.
All children and adolescents aged 10-19 years* get recommended vaccines free under the National Immunisation Program which is implemented in Queensland by Queensland Health. This is to help those who did not receive recommended vaccines in childhood to get them up to date again through a catch-up schedule. To find out more about all vaccines visit the Queensland immunisation schedule. *Human papillomavirus (HPV) catch-up is available for free up to and including 25 years.
The Queensland School Immunisation Program
Year 7 and year 10 students across all Queensland secondary schools can access free vaccinations under the School Immunisation Program.
Free vaccines are also given to adolescents who are not attending school (e.g. being home-schooled). They should be vaccinated in the same year that it is given through the school program.
If you would like more information about the School Immunisation Program, go here.
If your child has missed a school immunisation
There are many places where your child can get catch-up vaccines:
- a catch-up school immunisation clinic
- community immunisation clinic (if offered by your local council or immunisation service provider) your doctor (if given by a doctor, the vaccines are provided free, but you may have to pay a consultation fee for your visit).
Tips for parents
Some children can be nervous about vaccinations. If your child is worried, talk to them about the importance of immunisation, and how a little pain now will give them long-term protection. You can also help by:
- ensuring they have a good breakfast
- making sure they are wearing loose clothes
- check they are feeling well before their vaccination
- ensure they let their nurse know if they are feeling nervous or unwell.
Vaccination information in your language
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Health advice in relation to COVID-19 vaccine
All people aged 5 years and over are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. To find out more, click here.
Catch-ups
Having catch-up vaccinations means people can complete a course of age-appropriate vaccinations in the shortest but most effective timeframe. This provides optimal protection against disease as quickly as possible.
Vaccination Schedule
People with medically at-risk conditions may require additional vaccines. Talk to your doctor for more information.
| When | Disease | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 students (or age equivalent) | Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
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| Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis |
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| Influenza |
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| Year 10 students (or age equivalent) | Meningococcal ACWY |
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| Influenza |
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Find out more
To find out more on immunisation for children and adolescents (10 to 19 years of age), contact your doctor or health provider or call 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).
Find information in your language
Information about immunisation fact sheets and videos have been translated into multiple languages, so you can access them in your language.
