Health professionals can subscribe to clinical updates and guidance on the National Immunisation Program (NIP).
The Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook is the primary reference for clinical advice on using vaccines safely and effectively.
The National Immunisation Program schedule
The National Immunisation Program Schedule sets out free vaccinations available to eligible people from birth to adulthood.
Catch-up vaccination resources
We offer a range of resources to help you plan catch-up vaccinations for your patients including the:
- catch-up vaccination section in the handbook
- catch-up calculator
- list of catch-up vaccination resources.
Influenza vaccination resources
See our collection of seasonal influenza resources including clinical advice for both health professionals and resources for consumers.
Clinical advice for providers
See our collection of clinical advice for providers administering vaccines through NIP.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
See clinical advice statements on a range of immunisation topics, meeting updates and information on the role and members of ATAGI.
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
The NCIRS provides tools, resources and services to support you including:
- specialist immunisation services
- Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation and eLearning module
- fact sheets and FAQs.
Resources for patients
We have a range of resources you can order to give to your patients including:
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Following vaccination – what to expect and what to do fact sheet
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National Immunisation Program childhood schedule fridge magnet card
You can also direct your patients to reputable websites including:
- MumBubVax – information about immunisation for pregnant women
- Talking about immunisation – information to assist families with immunisation decisions
- Australian Academy of Science – the science of immunisation.