Key facts
- You can get your immunisation history statement online through myGov.
- You can also get your child’s statement if they’re under 14 years of age.
- If you don’t have a myGov account, call for a copy or ask a health professional.
What are immunisation history statements
Immunisation history statements list all the vaccines you’ve had recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
The AIR is a national register that records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia.
The AIR is where health professionals record the vaccines they have given:
- under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)
- under most school-based state and territory programs
- that are privately purchased, such as influenza (flu) and travel vaccines.
It is up to your health professional to record your vaccinations. It’s a good idea to remind them to do this.
How to get immunisation history statements
The quickest way to get an immunisation history statement is to use your Medicare online account through myGov. You can do this through the:
You can also:
- call the Australian Immunisation Register enquiries line to ask for a copy
- ask your health professional to print a copy for you.
If you request a copy by phone, it may take up to 10 business days to arrive by post.
For children and teens
You can get the statements of your children if they’re under 14 years of age.
For privacy reasons, people from the age of 14 must get their own immunisation history statement. See the options for teens aged 14 years or older.
Young people aged 14 years or older can also give Services Australia permission for a parent or guardian to access their immunisation history statement.
Why you may need immunisation history statements
You may need a statement:
- to enrol your child into childcare or school
- for employment at some workplaces
- for Centrelink to decide if you’re eligible for some family assistance payments
- to make sure your or your child’s vaccinations are up to date.
Updating your details
The AIR uses your details from your Medicare record.
Update your details online using your Medicare online account through myGov. You can do this through the:
If you:
- are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you can choose to record this in your Medicare details
- have had vaccinations in another country, you can add overseas immunisations to AIR.
Next steps
Find out about:
More information
Go to the Services Australia website to find out more about:
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