Immunise Australia program

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Immunise Australia program was implemented to increase the national immunisation rate for vaccine preventable diseases. Forming an integral component of the program is the National immunisation program (NIP) schedule which lists the diseases for which immunisation is available (for example hepatitis A and B; measles; rotavirus; and pneumococcal disease), and the ages at which doses should be given. States and territories are responsible for deciding the combination of vaccines based on the needs of geographic and demographic conditions. Vaccines listed on the NIP schedule are provided free through the Immunise Australia program for the corresponding ages listed in the schedule. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are of particular focus of the Immunise Australia program as Indigenous people living in certain areas require additional protection against some diseases.

Contacts

Immunise Australia program
Ph: 1800 671 811
Email: immunecoord@health.gov.au

Related publications

The Australian immunisation handbook (2008)

National Health and Medical Research Council

The Australian immunisation handbook provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. The recommendations are developed by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) and endorsed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

The 9th edition of the handbook is a revision of the (8th) edition released in September 2003 and introduces new vaccines, changes to the schedules, changes to recommendations and procedures regarding the administration of vaccines, and changes to the presentation of the handbook.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• View resource: The Australian immunisation handbook (PDF - 2.3 MB)
• View information: The Australian immunisation handbook 9th edition 2008
• View website: Immunise Australia Program
• View website: National Health and Medical Research Council

National immunisation program schedule (2007)

Immunise Australia Program

This brochure, produced by the Department of Health and Ageing, outlines the recommended vaccines for children, adolescents, and adults. The brochure also contains additional information on vaccines required by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

• Links
• View resource: National immunisation program schedule [brochure] (PDF - 124.8 KB)
• View information: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Immunise Australia Program
• View information: National immunisation program schedule
• View website: Immunise Australia Program

Links

• View information: Immunisation program (NIP) schedule
• View information: Immunise Australia program - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• View information: Immunise Australia program - pneumococcal immunisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• View website: Immunise Australia program