Immunisation for health professionals
Information to help you deliver immunisation services to your patients, including the latest clinical updates and guidance on the National Immunisation Program.
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Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged six months and over (unless contraindicated) to reduce their chance of becoming ill with influenza.
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The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides you with clinical advice on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in your practice.
The Handbook’s clinical recommendations are based on the best scientific evidence available at the time of publication.
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The National Immunisation Program Schedule sets out funded vaccinations for children, school programs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other people at risk.
Find out how to plan catch-up immunisations for patients who have delayed or missed vaccine doses. Use the calculator to create a catch-up schedule for children 0 to 10 years of age.
Find out how to use the AIR to record vaccines you give to your patients, check which vaccines your patients may have had and if they are overdue for any vaccines.
Find out how to report and manage adverse events following immunisation.
Health professional resources
View immunisation resources for health professionals, including publications, videos and brochures.
This booklet helps health professionals respond to arguments against vaccination.
General public resources
Browse immunisation resources for the general public, including publications, videos and brochures.
This brochure provides fast facts about the safety of vaccines, the protection that immunisation gives to children and the community, and the importance of vaccinating on time.
Did you know?
94.0 %
immunisation coverage for all 1 year olds
96.2 %
coverage for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 years olds
94.0 %
immunisation coverage for all 5 years olds
Source: Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) annualised quarterly report, September 2017
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