Childhood Immunisations
Childhood Immunisations are a vital part of keeping your child safe from diseases such as TB, Whooping Cough, Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Immunisation Schedule
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting babies and children against certain diseases. The risks from having these diseases are far greater than the risk of any minor side effects from immunisation.
| Vaccination Age | Type of Vaccination |
|---|---|
| At Birth | BCG/Tuberculosis Vaccine (given in maternity hospitals or HSE Clinic) |
| At 2 Months | 6 in 1 Vaccine ((Diphtheria Tetanus Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Hib (Haemophilus influenzae b) Polio (Inactivated poliomyelitis) Hepatitis B) PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) Rotavirus oral vaccine |
| At 4 Months | 6 in 1 Vaccine (Diphtheria Tetanus Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Hib (Haemophilus influenzae typeb) Polio (Inactivated poliomyelitis) Hepatitis B) MenB Vaccine (Meningococcal B Vaccine) Rotavirus oral vaccine |
| At 6 Months | 6 in 1 Vaccine (Diphtheria Tetanus Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Hib (Haemophilus influenzae b) Polio (Inactivated poliomyelitis) Hepatitis B) PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) MenC Vaccine (Meningococcal C Vaccine) |
| At 12 Months | MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) MenB Vaccine (Meningococcal B Vaccine) |
| At 13 Months | Hib/MenC (Haemophilus influenzae b and Meningococcal (combined vaccine) PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine |
Further information, including downloadable booklets, are available from the HSE Website