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The AusVaxSafety summary report 2018 has been released. Learn more about AusVaxSafety and discover where to find the report and related infographics.

A new website is available to help parents find independent reliable information about childhood immunisations.

Find out more about getting the HPV vaccine for your child, including what diseases it protects against and what to do if a dose is missed.

The Australian Government has commissioned the Australian Academy of Science to develop a suite of educational and promotional materials to raise awareness about measles.

The number of Australian children who are fully immunised continues to increase to record levels with new data showing more parents are getting the message to protect their children with life-saving vaccines.

Annual influenza vaccination is the most important way to prevent influenza and its complications. Annual vaccination is recommended for anyone aged 6 months and over who wishes to reduce the risk of influenza and its complications.

Phase 3 of the Childhood Immunisation Education Campaign – ‘Get the facts about immunisation’ (the Campaign) launched in January to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated.

Meningococcal disease is serious, but you can be protected.

The influenza and whooping cough vaccines are provided free to pregnant women through the National Immunisation Program.

Annual influenza vaccination is the most important way to prevent influenza and its complications.

Annual vaccination is the most effective way of reducing the impact of the flu in the community, especially in residential aged care facilities.

Vaccination against flu is the best way to protect you and your children from flu and any associated illness.

Australia's National Immunisation Strategy for 2019 to 2024 has now been released. The strategy includes eight strategic priority areas for action to complement and strengthen the NIP.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is available for free to young Australians through the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Phase 3 of the Childhood Immunisation Education Campaign – Get the Facts (the Campaign) has launched to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated.

AusVaxSafety is a national system for monitoring vaccine safety in Australia. The report shows how parents and carers responded to the SMS about their child's health a few days after their vaccination at each schedule point in the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in Australia in 2016-17.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations are now recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). This makes it easier for you and your healthcare provider to find information about your or your child’s HPV vaccinations.

The Australian Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers against meningococcal through a free national program for 14 to 19 year olds.

Release of two new resources to address common questions about vaccination

Vaccination is the best way for pregnant women to protect themselves and their babies from whooping cough and influenza.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to meningococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination recommendations for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

The ‘Get the facts about immunisation’ campaign has launched to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated.

Coverage rates amongst Australian children continue to improve with 5 year old children having the highest coverage rates in history. 94% of Australian 5 year olds and over 96% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds are now fully vaccinated.

A national immunisation coverage target provides a goal against which Australia can measure its immunisation coverage. The Global Vaccine Action Plan 2011-2020 encourages countries to demonstrate a commitment to immunisation.

There is now a free vaccine for shingles available for people 70 years old. A free catch up is also available for 71 to 79 year olds.