Table. Catch-up schedule for people ≥10 years of age (for vaccines recommended on a population level)
See Catch-up schedules for people ≥10 years of age for more details.
Antigen | Doses needed | Minimum interval between doses | Notes |
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Diphtheria and tetanus | 3 doses |
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Pertussis | 1 dose |
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Hepatitis B, if aged 10–19 years | 3 paediatric doses |
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Minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 3 is 4 months. |
Hepatitis B, if aged 11–15 years only | 2 adult doses |
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None |
Hepatitis B — if aged ≥20 years | 3 adult doses |
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Poliomyelitis | 3 doses |
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None |
Human papillomavirus, if started at 9–14 years of age | 2 doses |
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Human papillomavirus, if started at ≥15 years of age | 3 doses |
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Minimum interval between dose 1 and dose 3 is 5 months. |
Measles, mumps and rubella | 2 doses |
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None |
Meningococcal | 1 dose of MenACWY vaccine |
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The required catch-up dose is specific to routine use of MenACWY vaccine. MenACWY and MenB vaccines are also indicated for people at increased risk of meningococcal disease in alternative schedules. See Meningococcal disease and Vaccination for special risk groups. |
Pneumococcal | Depends on person’s age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status, and whether they have medical condition(s) associated with an increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease |
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See Pneumococcal disease and Vaccination for special risk groups. |
Varicella, if aged <14 years | At least 1 dose |
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Varicella, if aged ≥14 years | 2 doses |
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Zoster | 1 dose if aged ≥60 years |
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