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Childhood immunisation – what to expect in your child’s first 4 years
Presentation
Vaccines under the National Immunisation Program give children the best protection from serious disease as soon as possible.
Routine Childhood Immunisation – Simple and safe
Presentation
Routine childhood immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect children against serious preventable diseases. This video explains the importance of having high immunisation rates, vaccine safety and the immune system’s natural response to the vaccine.
What is the childhood immunisation schedule?
Presentation
Hear about when and why children are recommended to receive the vaccines listed on the immunisation schedule with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.
What is varicella (chicken pox)? Why childhood immunisations are important
Presentation
Varicella, also known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious virus that causes discomfort and can be dangerous in babies and pregnant people.
Routine Childhood Immunisation – Why timing is important
Presentation
This video explains why timely childhood vaccination is important to protect your child from serious illness. It explains the safety and effectiveness of each vaccine, how many doses are required for full protection, and the age at which vaccines provide the best protection.
ATAGI 123rd meeting bulletin – 30 and 31 July 2026
Meeting minutes
This document provides an overview of the discussion from the 123rd meeting of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 28 July 2026
Dataset
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 12 July 2026
Dataset
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 5 July 2026
Dataset
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 19 July 2026
Dataset
Weekly report of year to date immunisation figures broken down by age groups and immunising provider types. Compares vaccination rates with the previous 3 years.
Residential aged care COVID-19 vaccination rates – 22 July 2026
Dataset
COVID-19 vaccination rates in residential aged care.
Residential aged care influenza vaccination rates – 22 July 2026
Dataset
This table provides influenza vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.
ATAGI Advice regarding diphtheria vaccination in outbreak settings 2026
Statement
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advice regarding diphtheria vaccination in outbreak settings 2026.
Childhood vaccinations – Your questions answered – FAQ
Fact sheet
Have any questions about immunisation or vaccinations? We have compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions about childhood vaccinations.
Maternal RSV case study Mei-Ling – social media tile
Digital image
Social media tile about Mei-Ling and her experience with RSV and maternal vaccinations.
Maternal RSV case study Linh – social media tile
Digital image
Social media tile about Linh and her experience with the maternal RSV vaccination
Maternal RSV case study Amira – social media tile
Digital image
Social media tile about Amira and her experience with RSV and maternal vaccinations.
COVID-19 vaccination – vaccination data – 01 July 2026
Dataset
These data files contain statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.
COVID-19 vaccination – Local Government Area (LGA) – 1 July 2026
Report
These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government areas (LGA).
Maternal RSV case study Amira – social media tile
Digital image
Social media tile about Amira and her experience with RSV and maternal vaccinations.
Maternal RSV case study – Amira
Case study
A fictional case study on Amira, who is expecting her first child and her choice to get the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth with support from her doctor and family.
Maternal RSV case study – Mei-Ling
Case study
A fictional case study on Mei-Ling, who is pregnant and her choice to get the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth after researching RSV and maternal vaccinations.
Maternal RSV case study – Linh
Case study
A fictional case study on Linh, who is pregnant and looking to give her baby the best start to life by getting the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth.
Childhood vaccinations consumer brochure – A4 version
Brochure
This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for children under the National Immunisation Program.
Winter vaccination – Health professional video – Pharmacists
Story
Pharmacists Ahmed Ibrahim and May Morahedy, speak about winter vaccinations for common respiratory viruses like Influenza (flu), COVID-19 and RSV.
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