We align with the World Health Organization (WHO) to follow a comprehensive vaccination approach for children. The South African Department of Health’s immunisation schedule, which is based on the WHO’s recommendations, focuses on protecting against major diseases like polio, measles, diphtheria, tetanus, and tuberculosis. Immunisation is a vital tool for global health, helping to prevent millions of deaths each year.
At our practice, we go beyond the standard public schedule by offering additional recommended vaccines that are not always available at government clinics. These include options like the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella, which is often recommended between 12 and 15 months, with a booster dose at five to six years. Other important private vaccines protect against Meningococcal meningitis, Hepatitis A, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and Chickenpox.
Our practice provides a warm, personal service in a homely environment, saving you time and giving you a more comfortable experience.
It’s essential to keep a record of your child’s vaccinations for school registration and other needs. We ensure all our clients have up-to-date records.
How to read this table: each row shows the age a vaccine is due, the specific vaccine brand we use, and the disease(s) it protects against. Some ages have more than one vaccine due at the same visit. For government vs. private vaccine costs, see our Pricing page.
Aligned with WHO and South African Department of Health guidance, from birth through the teenage HPV booster.
| Age | Vaccine | Protects Against |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | OPV (1) | Polio |
| BCG | Tuberculosis | |
| 6 weeks | OPV (2) | Polio |
| Rotarix (1) | Rotavirus | |
| Hexaxim (1) | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, HiB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b), Polio | |
| PCV10 (1) | Pneumococcal Infections | |
| 10 weeks | Hexaxim (2) | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, HiB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b), Polio |
| 14 weeks | Hexaxim (3) | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, HiB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b), Polio |
| PCV10 (2) | Pneumococcal Infections | |
| Rotarix (2) | Rotavirus | |
| 6 months | MR | Measles and Rubella |
| 9 months | PCV10 (3) | Pneumococcal Infections |
| Menactra (1) | Meningococcal Meningitis | |
| 1 year | Omzyta / Priorix | Measles, Mumps and Rubella |
| Onvara / Varilrix (1) | Chicken Pox | |
| 13½ months | Onvara / Varilrix (2) | Chicken Pox |
| Avaxim80 / Havrix Jnr (1) | Hepatitis A | |
| 18 months | Hexaxim (4) | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, HiB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type b), Polio |
| Menactra (2) | Meningococcal Meningitis | |
| 20 months | Avaxim80 / Havrix Jnr (2) | Hepatitis A |
| 2 years | Menactra (if only doing 1 dose) | Meningococcal Meningitis |
| 6 years | Adacel Quadra / Boostrix Tetra | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio |
| Omzyta / Priorix (booster) | Measles, Mumps and Rubella | |
| 12 years | Adacel Quadra / Boostrix Tetra | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Polio |
| 9-14 years (2 doses, 6 months apart) 14+ years (3 doses at 0, 2, 6 months) | Gardasil4 or Gardasil9 | Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |
Vaccine brands used may vary based on availability. Ages shown are the recommended schedule — please contact us if your child is due for a catch-up or is following a different schedule.
Schedule last confirmed: July 2026 · Aligned with WHO and South African Department of Health guidance · Subject to change as vaccine availability or guidance updates.
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