As a parent, you work hard to protect your baby.

Vaccines are a valuable tool in your efforts to keep your child healthy and safe. Vaccines offer the best known protection against a number of devastating illnesses. They must be given on a timely basis to protect your child at the earliest opportunity and when they are most vulnerable.

About immunisation

The WA government provides a full overview of vaccine information and requirements here – Immunisation

Your child will receive vaccines at various stages in their childhood. See the WA childhood immunisation schedule.

Watch a video to hear from local expert paediatric immunologist, Dr Peter Richmond from Perth Children’s Hospital, as he explains about the importance of childhood vaccination.

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