Children starting school are exposed to a large number of people and to a range of potentially dangerous diseases. Immunisation is a proven and safe way to be protected against diseases that may cause serious illness and sometimes death.
Enrolling in primary school is a good time to check your child’s immunisations are up to date.
Immunisation information for children starting primary school - English
Immunisation information for children starting primary school – Arabic
Immunisation information for children starting primary school – Chinese (simplified)
Immunisation information for children starting primary school – Dari
Immunisation information for children starting primary school – Turkish
Immunisation information for children starting primary school – Urdu
Immunisation information for children starting primary school – Vietnamese
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- Date published
- 19 Feb 2018
Reviewed 18 November 2025