Immunisation - general information on routine immunisation in children

Childhood immunisation schedule and how to prescribe quick reference card

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Routine immunisations in children:

• Information can be found in the Ministry of Health 2024 Immunisation Handbook

• Information can also be found in the IMAC site for health professionals and families

• Influenza vaccine is funded for all children 6 months to 4 years of age who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness.

• Influenza vaccine is funded for children from 6 months with eligible medical conditions (see Pharmac Influenza criteria 2024)

• Children receiving the influenza vaccine for the first time who are aged between 6 months and 9 years, and immunocompromised children of any age, should receive two doses 4 weeks apart to ensure adequate immune response.

Special groups immunisation

Special groups funding for influenza immunisations (Starship Clinical Guideline)

Immunisations for Cardiac children (see Cardiology Guideline)

Immunisations for children during and after cancer therapy (see NCCN guideline)