The immune system remembers the germ, for years or for life. During that time, a person may become unwell.Īs the protective cells and antibodies are made, they destroy the germs and the person recovers. When a germ like a virus or bacteria enters the body for the first time, the immune system takes time to produce special antibodies to fight that particular germ. It works by using a vaccine to stimulate your baby’s immune system. Immunisation is one of the best ways to protect your child against many serious diseases. See the Other immunisations section for more information. Other vaccines may be needed, for example, for children with certain medical conditions or risks and before overseas travel. It’s best for your baby to be immunised on time, but if they’re late, you can usually catch up (except for rotavirus, where babies who are late must start the immunisations before they are 15 weeks old). If you’re not sure whether your child has been immunised or if you think anyone in your family has missed out on immunisations, talk to your family doctor or nurse.
More information about immunisation for older children, teenagers and adults is available from your family doctor or nurse.
For the best protection against serious diseases everyone needs to be immunised on time, every time. It shows when everyone should receive each routine immunisation, startingas early as 16 weeks of pregnancy for mum, and at 6 weeks old for baby. The timetable of recommended vaccines is called the National Immunisation Schedule. If you are worried about your baby or child’s reaction to an immunisation, talk to your doctor or nurse or call the free Healthline service on 0800 611 116 anytime day or night. look up immunisations in your baby’s Well Child Tamariki Ora My Health Book.talk to your family doctor, nurse, lead maternity carer or Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse.If you have questions or would like more information, you can: (HPV immunisation is funded for all aged 9-26 years MMR immunisation is funded for all born from 1 January 1969.) All immigrant and visiting children can have free immunisations and free Well Child Tamariki Ora services. the diseases the vaccines protect againstĪll childhood vaccines on the National Immunisation Schedule are free to all children in New Zealand until their 18th birthday.the vaccines given to babies and young children.This guide is an introduction to immunisation and explains: National immunisation register, records and immunisation certificateĪppendix: Diseases and reactions to vaccinesįor more information What is this guide about? Vaccines and the diseases they protect against
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