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Immunisation and vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccines are available to all Australians throughout 2021. Find out if you're eligible now, and learn about safety and side effects.
Flu vaccine FAQs
Find out when to get your flu shot and learn about its side effects, effectiveness and safety. Is flu vaccination impacted by COVID-19?
Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccine
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus commonly spread through sexual contact, which can cause cervical cancer. But vaccination can prevent it.
Immunisation and vaccinations for your child
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. Discover more about childhood vaccinations.
Vaccinations and pregnancy
The immune system can weaken during pregnancy, so you can be more susceptible to infections and illnesses. Certain vaccinations are recommended.
Travel vaccinations
Find out why vaccinations — such as influenza, measles, typhoid — are important before overseas travel. Learn about side effects and safety.
Vaccine preventable diseases
Vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) — such as measles, mumps — can be prevented by an immunisation program. Learn more about VPDs in Australia.
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Immunisation and vaccinations for your child
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting children against certain diseases. Discover more about childhood vaccinations.
Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website
Immunisation | SA Health
Information for consumers on vaccines, immunisation programs and immunisation records for you and your children
Read more on SA Health website
Immunisation records | NCIRS
Your immunisation history statement has all your vaccines that have been recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Where can I get immunised? | Australian Government Department of Health
You can get vaccinations from a range of vaccination providers, including your local GP and school-based immunisation programs.
Read more on Department of Health website
Home | Meningococcal
The state-funded meningococcal ACWY immunisation program has now ended, with meningococcal ACWY vaccine now provided under the National Immunisation Program
Read more on Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services website
Immunisation schedules | NCIRS
The Australian National Immunisation Program (NIP) is funded by the Australian government and implemented by state and territory departments of health
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Kids | Immunisation Coalition
Find out how to protect your kids from infectious diseases. Keep up to date with the Childhood National Immunisation Program schedule.
Read more on Immunisation Coalition website
Vaccines & immunisation
Read about immunisation & the vaccines available to protect you, your child & the community from infectious diseases such as hepatitis & whooping cough.
Read more on NPS MedicineWise website
Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why? | Issue 4 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
What are the benefits of recommending vaccination to pregnant women?
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Immunisations Facts | Immunisation Coalition
The simple immunisation fact is that vaccines will keep you healthy. When you skip vaccines you leave yourself and others vulnerable to infectious diseases.
Read more on Immunisation Coalition website
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Immunisation and pregnancy who, what, when and why? | Issue 4 | Volume 40 | Australian Prescriber | Australian Prescriber
What are the benefits of recommending vaccination to pregnant women?
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Influenza vaccination 2021 | NCIRS
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has released its advice for immunisation providers regarding the administration of 2021 seasonal influenza vaccines
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Yellow fever vaccine for patients with HIV infection | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: YF vaccination can produce protective levels of neutralising antibodies in HIV patients
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Herpes zoster vaccination in Australia: what’s available and who benefits?
A live, attenuated single-dose vaccine, that protects against both acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia, is available for free to all Australians aged 70 years, and in a catch-up program for those aged 71–79 years..
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
COVID‑19 vaccines – are we there yet?
Which COVID-19 vaccines are in trials, how are they being tested and who will get them?
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
New resource: Meningococcal B vaccination – a guide for healthcare providers | NCIRS
This new NCIRS resource provides a general guide for healthcare providers to facilitate effective communication about meningococcal B (Men B) vaccination
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Type 1 Diabetes - is a Vaccine in Sight for this Disease?
Whilst many of the complications associated with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) can be avoided, there is poor insulin management amongst sufferers – known as ‘psychological insulin resistance’.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
RACGP - COVID-19 resources
The RACGP has developed a number of resources to support GPs and the general practice team during COVID-19.
Read more on RACGP - The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners website
Pneumonia | Ausmed
Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that impacts one or both lungs. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi. Air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become inflamed and fill with fluid or pus. Pneumonia ranges in severity from a mild illness to life-threatening.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Rituximab in autoimmune diseases | Issue 4 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody that depletes B cells from the circulation. It was originally used to treat lymphoma but is increasingly used for the...
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
