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Getting your flu vaccine reduces the risk of serious illness and complications caused by influenza.

Legislative changes mean that vaccination providers must report additional details to the AIR.

In 2025, eligible pregnant women will be able to receive the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

The Australian Government has launched new advertising for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers reminding them about the importance of childhood vaccinations.

MenQuadfi® will be funded through the NIP for adolescents aged 14 to 19 years

COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower than needed to protect our older community, particularly aged care residents.

From Monday 29 April 2024, the NIPVIP Program will be expanded to allow pharmacies to claim a payment for the off-site administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes.

From 15 April 2024, vaccination providers can report Q fever vaccines and natural immunity information to the Australian Immunisation Register.

Influenza vaccination is our best defence against influenza.

Legislative changes require vaccination providers to report additional details to the AIR.

From 1 January 2024, participating pharmacies can receive payment for administering National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines in a pharmacy setting.

The shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has changed.

From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will change.

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) agreed at its meeting on 16 August 2023 to rescind the current Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines for Cruising in Australia (the CDNA Guidelines). The CDNA Guidelines will be rescinded as of 25 August 2023.

Learn more about childhood immunisation and how to protect your kids with free routine immunisations.

From 1 July 2023, changes to the National Immunisation Program are coming into effect. This includes listing Vaxelis® as an alternative vaccine for children of a certain age, and the meningococcal B catch-up vaccination program for First Nations children under 2 years of age will be made ongoing.

Influenza (also known as 'flu') is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. There are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your mob from flu.

ATAGI has made recommendations on the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines as a primary course.

Getting your annual flu vaccination can protect you from influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.

From 15 April 2023, you can use the new COVID-19 and Influenza Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register.

The Australian Government has launched a new public awareness campaign.

The Australian Government has launched a new advertising campaign to encourage adults to get a COVID-19 booster if it has been 6 months or more since their last COVID-19 vaccination or infection.