Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians
This program, which commenced in January 2005, provides free pneumococcal vaccine to adults aged 65 years or older.
Adults aged 65 years or over are at higher risk of contracting pneumococcal disease than the rest of the population, with the majority of deaths from this disease occurring in this age group.
People aged 65 years or over should discuss vaccination with their doctor or health care provider.
It is important to note the vaccine is provided at no cost, however, a consultation fee may be payable to local doctors.
More information:
Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians - fact sheet for the public
Updated: October 2005
Fact sheet for the public translated into other languages:
Arabic 
(PDF 101 KB)
Chinese 
(PDF 340 KB)
Croatian
(PDF 101 KB)
Dutch 
(PDF 115 KB)
German 
(PDF 54 KB)
Greek 
(PDF 40 KB)
Italian 
(PDF 40 KB)
Macedonian
(PDF 101 KB)
Polish 
(PDF 98 KB)
Portuguese 
(PDF 368 KB)
Tagalog 
(PDF 44 KB)
Vietnamese 
(PDF 56 KB)
Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians - common questions & answers for the public
Updated: October 2005
Are you 65 years or older? If so, you can receive a free pneumococcal vaccine from your immunisation provider (poster)
Updated: January 2005
Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians - guidelines for providers
Updated: January 2005
Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians - common questions & answers for providers
Updated: October 2005
Pneumococcal vaccination program for older Australians - fact sheet for providers
Updated: January 2005
Page last modified: 16 February, 2006