Immunisation
Vaccination schedule
Dr Gebers follows the South African childhood immunisation schedule and advises on both state and privately funded vaccine options.
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Schedule by age
| Age | Vaccine (dose) | State — free of chargeState | Script requiredScript |
|---|---|---|---|
| At birth | OPV (1) | Yes | — |
| BCG | Yes | — | |
| 6 weeks | OPV (2) | Yes | — |
| RV (1) | Yes | — | |
| DTaP-IPV/Hib/Hepatitis B (1) | Yes | — | |
| PCV (1) | Yes | — | |
| 10 weeks | DTaP-IPV/Hib/Hepatitis B (2) | Yes | — |
| 14 weeks | RV (2) | Yes | — |
| DTaP-IPV/Hib/Hepatitis B (3) | Yes | — | |
| PCV (2) | Yes | — | |
| 6 months | Measles/Rubella (1) | Yes | — |
| 9 months | PCV (3) | Yes | — |
| MCV (1) | — | Yes | |
| 12 months | Measles (2) | Yes | — |
| 12–15 months | MMR (1) and Chickenpox (1) | — | Yes |
| 18 months | DTaP-IPV/Hib/Hepatitis B (4) | Yes | — |
| MCV (2) | — | Yes | |
| HepA (1) | — | Yes | |
| 2 years | HepA (2) | — | Yes |
| MCV — if not yet given (1 dose only) | — | Yes | |
| 6 years | Td (1) | Yes | — |
| MMR (2) Booster | — | Yes | |
| Chickenpox (2) | — | Yes | |
| 9 years | HPV (1) and (2) | At school | — |
| 12 years | Td (2) | Yes | — |
| From 6 months | Influenza vaccine (annually) | Yes | Yes |
Vaccine abbreviations
- BCGTB
- OPVPolio
- RVRotavirus
- DTaP-IPV/Hib/HepBDiphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Acellular Pertussis, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B, Hepatitis B Combined
- HepAHepatitis A
- HPVHuman Papillomavirus
- MCV (Menactra)Meningococcal
- PCVPneumococcal Conjugated
- MMRMeasles, Mumps, Rubella
- MRMeasles, Rubella
- TdTetanus, Diphtheria
Cost of vaccines
- At a state clinic the vaccine and its administration are free of charge.
- Major pharmacies (Clicks, Dis-Chem, Klinicare) provide the state vaccine free — you pay only for administration.
- At a private clinic you pay for the state vaccine and administration. This can be charged to medical aid savings — approximately R6,000 in total.
- Where a script is required, you pay for the vaccine (via medical aid savings or privately) plus administration costs.
Baby checks & routine child check-ups
Baby checks
2 wks · 6 wks · 12 wks · 6 mths · 9 mths · 1 yrPerformed at regular intervals to ensure your baby is growing and developing normally, with no underlying health concerns. Book your 2-week and 6-week appointments when you arrive home from hospital.
- Weight, length, and head circumference measured
- Full physical examination of all systems
- Vaccinations, feeding, nutrition and safe sleeping discussed
- Developmental milestones reviewed and explained
- Open question time for any parental concerns
Child health check-ups
18 mths · 2 yrs · then annually until school ageRegular check-ups to monitor your child's growth, general health, and wellbeing throughout their early years.
- General physical examination
- Weight and height tracked against growth charts
- Developmental milestones assessed — speech, language, physical and emotional development
- Vaccinations and nutrition discussed
- Any parental concerns addressed