When to get vaccinated
Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccinations are provided for free.
Check the National Immunisation Schedule
The schedule sets out free vaccinations given at specific times throughout your life, from birth to adulthood.
Check immunisation history
Find out what vaccines you or your child has received and request an immunisation history statement.
Find out about free vaccines
Find out about free vaccines available through the National Immunisation Program.
COVID-19 vaccines
If you are looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit the COVID-19 vaccines page
National Immunisation Program
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) provides free essential vaccines to protect eligible people against a range of diseases.
Influenza vaccination
The best way to protect against influenza (flu) is to get vaccinated each year. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all people aged 6 months and over. For some people the vaccine is free.
Shingles vaccination
There are changes to the shingles vaccine under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Free shingles vaccination under the NIP is available for eligible people most at risk of complications from shingles. Find information about the shingles vaccine.
Childhood vaccination
Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases. On time vaccination will give your child the best protection.
Get all your questions answered
- Why do we need vaccines?
- What do vaccines do?
- Are vaccines safe for my child?
- Can my child be vaccinated and when should they be vaccinated?
Newsletters for health professionals
Subscribe to NIP updates
Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest clinical and program guidance on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), to help you deliver immunisation services to your patients.
Subscribe to AIH updates
Subscribe to receive notifications about updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook (AIH).
Quick links for health professionals
View the National Immunisation Schedule
The National Immunisation Program Schedule sets out the funded vaccines for children, adolescents and adults at scheduled ages.
Plan catch-up immunisations
Find out how to plan catch-up immunisations for patients who have delayed or missed vaccine doses. Use the calculator to create a catch-up schedule for children 0 to 10 years of age.
Use the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
Find out how to use the AIR to record vaccines you give to your patients, check which vaccines your patients may have had and if they are overdue for any vaccines.
View the Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides guidelines for healthcare professionals about using vaccines safely and effectively.
News
News
Stay safe this winter: protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated
General public resources
General public resources
Flu vaccination is safe in every trimester and it's free for pregnant women — Social media tile
Free flu vaccines for people aged 65 and over — Social media tile
Influenza in kids can be serious — Social media tile
Protect yourself against the flu this season — Social media tile
Health sector resources
Health sector resources
2025 influenza (flu) vaccination – Flu in Kids Poster
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) products – Program advice for health professionals
2024 PHN Childhood immunisation coverage data
Mpox (monkeypox) fact sheet – Symptoms, risks and treatment
Did you know?
92.82%
of all one year olds are immunised
95.23%
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 5 year olds are immunised
93.85%
of all 5 year olds are immunised
Source: Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) annualised quarterly reports, June 2024.