Resources - general public
12 and 18 months schedule point - Extra vaccines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
The AusVaxSafety system actively monitors vaccine safety throughout Australia. This infographic provides a visual representation of the number of parents and carers who responded to an SMS about their child's health a few days after their 12 and 18 month vaccinations.
Individual training requirement for yellow fever vaccination providers
This fact sheet outlines why the Yellow Fever Vaccination Course was introduced, who is required to complete it and how it can be accessed.
Communications research on vaccination during pregnancy – Qualitative research report
Report on qualitative research conducted on the communications needs of pregnant women and health professionals, in relation to maternal immunisation (influenza and pertussis).
The Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals and others about using vaccines safely and effectively.
Questions about vaccination
This document provides answers to many common questions about vaccination.
ATAGI advice to support changes to the National Immunisation Program from 1 July 2018
This resource provides clinical advice to support changes to the vaccines given at 12 and 18 months through the National Immunisation Program from 1 July 2018.
Community attitude research on influenza vaccination – Quantitative research report
Research reports on quantitative research conducted on community attitudes and behaviours regarding the influenza vaccine.
National Immunisation Research — Qualitative (2016) and quantitative (2017) research reports
Research reports on qualitative and quantitative research conducted on attitudes and behaviours regarding childhood and adult immunisation.
Australian Immunisation Register fact sheet
This fact sheet provides information about reporting vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register.
Revised use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines – January 2018
This document outlines changes to the recommended use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in The Australian Immunisation Handbook 10th Edition proposed in 2017. It includes the outcome of public consultations and the final recommendation made to the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Proposed changes to the infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule – November 2017
This document outlines changes to the infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule that were proposed in 2017. It includes the outcome of public consultations and the final recommendation made to the National Health and Medical Research Council.
National vaccine objection (conscientious objection) data 1999 to 2015
This document provides national conscientious objection yearly, from 1999 to 2015. Conscientious objection statistics are given as at a point in time, not a total number recorded each year. Only historical conscientious objection data is published on this page.
ATAGI advice (updated): alternatives during supply shortage of adult hepatitis B vaccines
This resource provides Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) clinical advice regarding the use of alternative vaccines during periods when adult formulations of hepatitis B vaccines are not available.
ATAGI advice on seasonal influenza vaccines in 2018
This resource provides advice for immunisation providers regarding the administration of 2018 seasonal influenza vaccines.
National coverage rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Immunisation coverage for 1 and 5 year olds has increased since 2009. We have reached the target of 95% for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds.
National coverage rates for all children
Immunisation coverage for 1, 2 and 5 year olds has increased since 2008.
ATAGI terms of reference
The terms of reference for the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
ATAGI advice on Rotarix® to replace RotaTeq®
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on Rotarix® to replace RotaTeq®.
National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals
The National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals assists in the development of nationally consistent, high quality immunisation education programs for Health Professionals.
National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccine listing process
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccine listing process sets out the regulatory steps that must occur in order for a vaccine to be supplied through the NIP.
ATAGI advice: Gardasil®9 in the school-based NIP
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice on the introduction of Gardasil®9 in a 2-dose schedule under the school-based National Immunisation Program (NIP).
State and territory vaccine objection (conscientious objection) data
These documents provide conscientious objection data by state and territory for 2012 to 2015. The data is sourced from the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Evaluation of the National HPV Program final report
The evaluation was extremely positive and strongly supported Australia’s reputation as a world leader in implementing school-based immunisation programs and preventing HPV-related cancers and disease.
ATAGI advice on the use of Bexsero® vaccine
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice for immunisation providers on the use of Bexsero®.
COVID-19 vaccine update for GPs – 5 February 2021
This webinar on 5 February is part of a series for general practitioners on the COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout. This webinar will also answer participants' questions.
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