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11 April 2022 - Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.

22 October 2025 - This table provides COVID-19 vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia over the past 12 months, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.

19 July 2023 - Contact the secretariat if you have any questions about the committee or the plan.

14 April 2024 - This fact sheet provides information about rapid antigen tests for COVID-19.

25 August 2023 - 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 The CDNA Guidelines will be rescinded as of 25 August 2023.

11 September 2025 - Use the filters to see resources in a selected language, or use the search box to find what you need. Some resources can be ordered – check the resource entry for details.

15 December 2025 - A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.

24 April 2024 - This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

The National COVID-19 Health Management Plan for 2023 outlines the Australian Government health supports to manage COVID-19 over the next 12 months. These health supports have been informed by the likely 2023 Australian epidemiological outlook and advice from the Chief Medical Officer.

12 March 2020 - A fact sheet about the Australian Government's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This fact sheet is about the 24/7 hotline to be expanded to help triage people with respiratory symptoms and those who are concerned about contact with a possible COVID-19 case.