2.3 Groups with special vaccination requirements

Please note: due to continuous updates being made to the Immunisation Handbook, the page number on the electronic version will not always match the hard copy version.


Children who have had a serious AEFI (other than a contraindication, such as anaphylaxis) may be subsequently vaccinated under close medical supervision (see Appendix 6, Definitions of adverse events following immunisation). Not all States and Territories offer an adverse event immunisation clinic. However, in States or Territories where there are no clinics, there is often a paediatrician or infectious diseases specialist who will review families who have concerns regarding future vaccinations following a previous adverse event.

To make an enquiry, or for more information about making a referral to a vaccination serious adverse events service, please go to the website below:
http://immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/health-prof