Immunise Australia Program
The Immunise Australia Program aims to increase national immunisation rates by funding free vaccination programs, administering the Australian Childhood Immunisation register and communicating information about immunisation to the general public and health professionals.
Latest Influenza Information |
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Immunise Australia Hotline 1800 671 811 The use of seasonal influenza vaccine for children five years and under was temporarily suspended on 23 April 2010. The suspension of use of 2010 trivalent influenza vaccine for healthy children less than 5 years of age can now be lifted, provided the trivalent influenza vaccine (TIV) to be used is either Vaxigrip® or Influvac®. From 26 August 2010, Panvax® Junior 0.25mL pre-filled syringes will no longer be available for use. The manufacturer has undertaken a voluntary withdrawal of remaining stock because of a reduction in vaccine antigen potency over time, related to a known issue with low dose monovalent H1N1 vaccines. This withdrawal is not related to any safety issues. |
Questions and Answers on the seasonal influenza vaccination Seasonal Influenza Vaccination for young children - Fact sheet What is the Therapeutic Goods Administration doing? Information from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Information from Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation |
National Immunisation Program Schedule |
Publications & Resources |
The current National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule started on 1 July 2007 and outlines the recommended and fully funded vaccine plan by age group.
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The Immunise Australia Program produces a variety of publications and resources about immunisation and vaccination.
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Australian Immunisation Handbook |
Useful Links |
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. Order a hard-copy of the Handbook from Publications & Resources.
| This page contains links and contact information for a number of agencies, organisations and groups related to immunisation and vaccination.
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Page last modified: 30 July, 2010